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[[Image:BENSKINS.JPG|thumb|Messrs. Benskins Ltd., New (Cannon) Brewery, Watford, Herts. Brewers’ Journal 15th May 1901]]
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<big>''' Benskin's Watford Brewery Ltd, ''' '' Cannon Brewery, 194 High Street , Watford , Hertfordshire .''</big>
<big>'''Benskin's Watford Brewery Ltd, '''''Cannon Brewery, 194 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire.''</big>


Founded by 1722 by John Pope at New Street.  
Founded by 1722 by John Pope at New Street.  
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[[List of Benskins Pubs]]
[[List of Benskins Pubs]]
'''An assortment of images of the brewery'''
<gallery>
Benskin Watford 1951.jpg
Benskins Watford 1957.jpg
Benskins Bottling 1958.jpg
Watford Benskins 1960s.jpg
Benskins Watford 1970.jpg
Benskins 1973.jpg
Benskins price lists.jpg
Benskins Pennant.jpg
Benskins line drawing.jpg
Benskins Chalk Farm.jpg
Benskin model.jpg
</gallery>

Revision as of 20:10, 3 June 2015

Messrs. Benskins Ltd., New (Cannon) Brewery, Watford, Herts. Brewers’ Journal 15th May 1901

Benskin's Watford Brewery Ltd, Cannon Brewery, 194 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire.

Founded by 1722 by John Pope at New Street.

Moved by his great-grandson, John Dyson to 194 High Street about 1820. Bought by Joseph Benskin 1867 with 42 public houses for £34,000. Registered July 1894.

Acquired by Ind Coope Ltd. 1957 and brewing ceased 1972 with 636 tied houses.

The brewery buildings were demolished 1978 but the offices were converted into the Watford Museum.

List of Benskins Pubs


An assortment of images of the brewery