Brett Brothers
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Brett Brothers, City Brewery, Church Lane, Low Ousegate, York, North Yorkshire.
Founded in 1859 by E P Brett, who converted a former oil cake mill and chemist's warehouse into a brewery. Traded as Brett Brothers from 1869. Acquired by John J. Hunt Ltd. 1897 with 12 freehold and 3 leasehold pubs for £74,000.
Brewing ceased, but the buildings were subsequently used by Hunt's as offices and stores, and still survive.