J Dudney, Sons & Co

J Dudney, Sons & Co, South Street, Portslade, East Sussex.

Founded 1849.

Acquired by the Kemp Town Brewery Ltd 1919 and the brewery and several public houses were resold to Smithers & Sons Ltd.

Brewery closed down when Smithers & Sons Ltd were acquired by Tamplin & Sons Ltd. Brewery plant offered for auction 28th January 1930.

Circa 1934 part of the brewery was operated as the Portslade Brewery Co. but this closed by 1938.

The buildings remain intact, though being redeveloped.

The brewery features in The Noted Breweries of Great Britain and Ireland by Alfred Barnard published 1890.

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An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The maltings

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  The brewery in 2000

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  The brewery in 2005

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  The inscription at the base of the chimney

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  Taken in 2010. Courtesy "Bank House Kennels"

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  Taken in 2010. Courtesy "Bank House Kennels"

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 77,674 Description  : Weathervane with words "Southdown Date of Application  : 26/6/1888 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 77,675 Description  : Weather vane & words "Southdown Date of Application  : 25/6/1888 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO