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Founded 1852 by William Waldon. Leased to John William Cameron 1872 with 16 public houses and he bought the brewery in 1893. Registered as above November 1894 with 50 tied houses.
Founded 1852 by William Waldon. Leased to John William Cameron 1872 with 16 public houses and he bought the brewery in 1893. Registered as above November 1894 with 50 tied houses.


Acquired with 750 houses in 1974 by Ellerman Lines Ltd, which in turn was acquired by the Barclay Brothers in 1983 and then sold to the Brent Walker Group in January 1989.
Acquired with 750 houses in 1974 by Ellerman Lines Ltd, which in turn was acquired by the Barclay Brothers in 1983 and then sold to the Brent Walker Group - a property and leisure group owned by former boxers George and Billy Walker - in January 1989.


The company was then bought by [[Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries Ltd]] in 1992. In 2002, W&D sold the brewery to [[Castle Eden Brewery Ltd]] but the Cameron’s name was retained. W&D kept most of the pub estate.
The brewery with an estate of just 51 pubs was then bought by [[Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries Ltd]] in 1992. In 2002, W&D sold the brewery to [[Castle Eden Brewery Ltd]] but the Cameron’s name was retained. W&D kept most of the pub estate.


They acquired the small pub estate of [[Leeds Brewery Co]] in 2016.  
They acquired the 'Head of Steam' pub brand and seven pubs in 2013. They acquired the small pub estate of [[Leeds Brewery Co]] in 2016.  


Also brews Donzoko brands. Their test plant was also used by [[Wild Hop Brewery Ltd]] in 2007.


* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in Northumberland]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in Northumberland]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in County Durham]]'''  
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in County Durham]]'''  
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in North Yorkshire]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in North Yorkshire]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in East Yorkshire]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in East Yorkshire]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in West Yorkshire and the North Midlands]]'''
* '''[[List of J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd. pubs in West Yorkshire and the North Midlands]]'''
 
* '''[[Cameron & Co. Ltd: Acquisition History]]
* '''[[Camerons, Hartlepool - photographs taken by Roger Putman - 1 May 2003]]'''
* '''[[Camerons, Hartlepool - photographs taken by Roger Putman - 1 May 2003]]'''




'''An assortment of views of the brewery.'''
'''An assortment of views of the brewery'''


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Image:Camerons 33.jpg|The Malt Kiln in 2000.
Image:Camerons 33.jpg|The Malt Kiln in 2000.
Image:Camerons 34.jpg|The Pubmaster Offices.
Image:Camerons 34.jpg|The Pubmaster Offices.
 
File:Camerons Brewery truck.jpg
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</gallery>




'''The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 1991.'''
'''The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 1991'''


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'''The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 2013.'''
'''The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 2013'''


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File:DurhamHartlepoolCamerons29_SP_20062013.jpg|The brewer's house
File:DurhamHartlepoolCamerons29_SP_20062013.jpg|The brewer's house
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'''Labels, Beer mats, etc'''
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File:Camerons RD zcv.jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zmx.jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(10).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(11).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(12).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(13).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(14).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(15).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(16).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(17).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons RD zc(9).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Cameron's.JPG|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons Beer Mats RD zmx (1).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons Beer Mats RD zmx (2).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons Beer Mats RD zmx (3).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Camerons Beer Mats RD zmx (4).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
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{{Trade Mark |regno = 513,240|desc=Gold Finch cider label|date=27/05/1930|seventy=NO}}
{{Trade Mark |regno = 513,240|desc=Gold Finch cider label|date=27/05/1930|seventy=NO}}
[[category:Durham]]
[[category:Durham]]

Revision as of 21:22, 29 August 2021

Messrs. J.W. Cameron & Co. Ltd., New Maltings, West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. Brewers’ Journal 15th April 1897
Messrs. J. W. Cameron & Co. Ltd., Pneumatic Maltings, West Hartlepool. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1908
The brewery at the turn of the 20th Century
Camerons 20.jpg
Camerons 21.jpg
Strongarm served the Hartlepool way at the Globe!

J W Cameron & Co. Ltd, Lion Brewery, Stockton Street, West Hartlepool, County Durham

Founded 1852 by William Waldon. Leased to John William Cameron 1872 with 16 public houses and he bought the brewery in 1893. Registered as above November 1894 with 50 tied houses.

Acquired with 750 houses in 1974 by Ellerman Lines Ltd, which in turn was acquired by the Barclay Brothers in 1983 and then sold to the Brent Walker Group - a property and leisure group owned by former boxers George and Billy Walker - in January 1989.

The brewery with an estate of just 51 pubs was then bought by Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries Ltd in 1992. In 2002, W&D sold the brewery to Castle Eden Brewery Ltd but the Cameron’s name was retained. W&D kept most of the pub estate.

They acquired the 'Head of Steam' pub brand and seven pubs in 2013. They acquired the small pub estate of Leeds Brewery Co in 2016.

Also brews Donzoko brands. Their test plant was also used by Wild Hop Brewery Ltd in 2007.


An assortment of views of the brewery


The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 1991


The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 2013


Labels, Beer mats, etc


Entry in the Trade Mark Registry

Registration No  : 513,240
Description  : Gold Finch cider label
Date of Application  : 27/05/1930
Used Prior to 1875?  : NO