Brakspear & Sons Ltd

Photo from Derek Taylor

W H Brakspear & Sons Ltd, New Street, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.

Founded by Richard Hayward at Bell Street and was joined by Robert Brakspear c.1779.

Merged with Appleton & Shaw, New Street Brewery, in 1812.

All brewing was concentrated at New Street.

Registered January 1896.

Ceased brewing 2002. Some of the original brewing equipment is now in use at the Wychwood Brewery Ltd, Witney.

Premises still standing.

Images of the brewery:

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  The Bottling Hall in 1900

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The brewery in 1996:

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The brewery in 2002 (just before closure):

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 75,847 Description  : Words "Henley Ales" Date of Application  : 4/5/1888 Used Prior to 1875?  : 87 years