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<big>'''Gardner & Co. Ltd,''''' Ash Brewery, Sandwich Road, Ash, Kent.''</big>
<big>'''Gardner & Co. Ltd,''''' Ash Brewery, Sandwich Road, Ash, Kent.''</big>


Founded 1837 when John Bushell converted the parish workhouse into a brewery.  
Founded 1837 when George or Thomas Bushell converted the parish workhouse into a brewery.  


Acquired by William Gardner 1840 with 49 tied houses. Traded as Gardner and Godden from 1855.  
Acquired by William Gardner 1840 with 49 tied houses. Traded as Gardner and Godden from 1858.  


Registered 1898.  
Registered 1898.  
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Brewing ceased at Ash in 1954, although ginger beer production continued until 1962.  
Brewing ceased at Ash in 1954, although ginger beer production continued until 1962.  


Brewhouse demolished but some buildings remain.
Brewhouse demolished but traces remain.





Revision as of 14:17, 5 January 2016

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Gardner & Co. Ltd, Ash Brewery, Sandwich Road, Ash, Kent.

Founded 1837 when George or Thomas Bushell converted the parish workhouse into a brewery.

Acquired by William Gardner 1840 with 49 tied houses. Traded as Gardner and Godden from 1858.

Registered 1898.

Amalgamated with Tomson & Wotton Ltd. of Ramsgate 1951 to form Combined Breweries (Holdings) Ltd, which was acquired by Whitbread & Co. Ltd. June 1968.

Brewing ceased at Ash in 1954, although ginger beer production continued until 1962.

Brewhouse demolished but traces remain.


An assortment of images of the brewery