Brakspear & Sons Ltd

Photo from Derek Taylor

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

Founded 1756 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 then concentrated at New Street. Registered January 1896.

Ceased brewing 2002, but the company continues as a PubCo.

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

Premises still standing.

• List of W H Brakspear & Sons Ltd pubs

Images of the brewery:

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  The brewery in 1978. Courtesy Roy Denison

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  The brewery in 1978. Courtesy Roy Denison

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  The brewery in 1978. Courtesy Roy Denison

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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