Carlisle Old Brewery Co. Ltd

Carlisle Old Brewery (Sir Richard Hodgson & Co. Ltd), Bridge Street, Carlisle, Cumbria.

Founded in 1756. Used as the State Management brewery until 1973 and was bought by Theakston Ltd in 1974. Theakstons were then acquired by Matthew Brown of Blackburn.

Closed by Matthew Brown in Spring 1987; brewing was transferred to Workington. The brewery was converted to student accommodation. The buildings are listed, grade 2; here is a link to the official list record: [[1]].

• List of Carlisle Old Brewery (Sir Richard Hodgson & Co. Ltd.) pubs
• List of Carlisle & District State Management Scheme pubs in 1920
• List of Other State Management pubs, including those in the Cromarty Firth area of northern Scotland

An assortment of views of the brewery

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  The brewery in 1971

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  The brewery in 1971

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  The brewery in 1971

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  Photo WRB 2007

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Courtesy Roy Denison. Images taken in 1973

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Labels, mats, etc

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 175,455 Description  : Label design Estab. 1756 Date of Application  : 4/10/1893 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO