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Revision as of 21:14, 11 December 2013
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.