Edward Fowler & Son

Edward Fowler & Son, King’s Head, High Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire.

In 1810, the Talbot, described as being at the top of the Market Place, was for sale. Applications should be made to Mr Edward Fowler in the High Street, who also had a quantity of fine old malt to sell. Two years later he was advertising in the Leicester Journal that for sale at the brewery was “fine strong ale at 2s 4d per gallon, in cask not less than four gallons”. He also had fine bottled ale at 7s per dozen. There was clearly some competition in the town, with W Barlow, an ironmonger, selling brown stout and mild porter in 9, 18 and 36 gallon casks.

In 1835, John and George Fowler were running the King’s Head. Although listed as maltsters, there was no mention of brewing. By 1846, only John Fowler was shown as a maltster. The Fowler family was one of the oldest in the town, with John Fowler a mercer/grocer recorded in 1665.

The King’s Head was rebuilt in 1927.