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[[File:Hoskins plc compliments.jpg|thumb]]
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[[file:Hoskins Leic 1945.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Hoskins 1993.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Hoskins_RichardBerridge_ca1979.jpg|thumb|Hoskins by Richard Berridge, ca.1979]]
[[File:HoskinsLorry_SP_Sep2009.jpg|thumb|In the Museum of Technology 2009]]
<big>'''T Hoskins Ltd,''' ''Beaumanor Brewery, 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire''</big>


<big>'''T Hoskins Ltd, '''''Beaumanor Brewery, Beaumanor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire.''</big>
Founded 1877 by Jabez Penn and acquired by Thomas Hoskins in 1906. Registered in June 1947.


Founded 1877 by Jabez Penn and acquired by Thomas Hoskins 1906. Registered June 1947.
For many years the brewery operated with just one tied house, the Red Lion in Market Bosworth; although there was an off-licence at Beaumanor Road. The pub at the brewery, the 'Tom Hoskins' opened only in 1984.


For many years the brewery operated with just one tied house, the Red Lion in Market Bosworth; although there was an off-licence at Beaumanor Road. The pub at the brewery, the 'Tom Hoskins' (still trading) opened only in 1983.
Acquired by Barrie and Robert Hoar in July 1983 and by a new company Hoskins Ltd November 1985. In 1993, the company was acquired by former funeral parlour boss Howard Hodgson, who then sold it to its management. In receivership 1996; then acquired by Northamptonshire pub chain Cherry Hawk, at which time the company became '''Tom Hoskins plc'''. Hoskins was then acquired by Burns Leisure / Archers Ales, who closed the Beaumanor Brewery in 2001.


Acquired by Barrie and Robert Hoar July 1983 and by Hoskins Ltd November 1985.  
The 'Tom Hoskins' pub is still trading with the former brewery buildings standing at the rear.


Brewery closed 2001.
In 1984, some members of the Hoskins family established the [[Hoskins & Oldfield Brewery Ltd]].


Buildings remain.
* '''[[List of Hoskins Ltd pubs]]'''


* '''[[Hoskins Ltd - A History]]'''


'''Hoskins' Brewery in the 1930s:'''
===From a booklet issued by Hoskins' Brewery in the 1930s===


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File:Hoskins booklet 01.jpg
File:Hoskins booklet 09.jpg
File:Hoskins booklet 10.jpg
File:Hoskins booklet 11.jpg
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Leicester Hoskins 1930s (10).jpg
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'''The brewery in the 1980s:'''
 
===The brewery in the 1980s===


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'''The brewery in 1993. Courtesy Ian Peaty:'''
 
===The brewery in 1993. Courtesy Ian Peaty===


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'''More views of the brewery:'''
 
===The brewery in September 2006. Courtesy Steve Peck===
 
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File:LeicesterHoskins1a_SP_Sep2006.jpg
File:LeicesterHoskins2a_SP_Sep2006.jpg
File:LeicesterHoskins3a_SP_Sep2006.jpg
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===More views of the brewery===


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Hoskins Leicester.jpg
Leicester Hoskins 1993 (10).jpg|1993
Leicester Hoskins 1993 (10).jpg|1993
Leicester Hoskins 1993 (5).jpg|1993
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===An assortment of labels and beer mats===
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Hoskins Beaumanor RD zc (1).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
Hoskins Beaumanor RD zc (2).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
Hoskins Beaumanor RD zc (3).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
Hoskins Beaumanor RD zx (2).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Hoskins RD zmxc (1).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Hoskins RD zmxc (2).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
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[[Category:Leicestershire]]

Latest revision as of 03:10, 22 December 2022

1930s
1945
Hoskins plc compliments.jpg
Hoskins 1993.jpg
Hoskins by Richard Berridge, ca.1979
In the Museum of Technology 2009

T Hoskins Ltd, Beaumanor Brewery, 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire

Founded 1877 by Jabez Penn and acquired by Thomas Hoskins in 1906. Registered in June 1947.

For many years the brewery operated with just one tied house, the Red Lion in Market Bosworth; although there was an off-licence at Beaumanor Road. The pub at the brewery, the 'Tom Hoskins' opened only in 1984.

Acquired by Barrie and Robert Hoar in July 1983 and by a new company Hoskins Ltd November 1985. In 1993, the company was acquired by former funeral parlour boss Howard Hodgson, who then sold it to its management. In receivership 1996; then acquired by Northamptonshire pub chain Cherry Hawk, at which time the company became Tom Hoskins plc. Hoskins was then acquired by Burns Leisure / Archers Ales, who closed the Beaumanor Brewery in 2001.

The 'Tom Hoskins' pub is still trading with the former brewery buildings standing at the rear.

In 1984, some members of the Hoskins family established the Hoskins & Oldfield Brewery Ltd.

From a booklet issued by Hoskins' Brewery in the 1930s


The brewery in the 1980s


The brewery in 1993. Courtesy Ian Peaty


The brewery in September 2006. Courtesy Steve Peck


More views of the brewery


An assortment of labels and beer mats