Mackeson & Co Ltd

Messrs. Mackeson & Co., Hythe, Kent. New Maltings. Brewers’ Journal 15th November 1899

Mackeson & Co. Ltd, Hythe, Kent.

Founded 1669 by James Pashley and acquired by Mackeson family 1801.

Registered In September 1900. Acquired by H.& G. Simonds Ltd. of Reading 1920 and was sold to Jude, Hanbury & Co. Ltd. 1929, which came under the control of Whitbread & Co. Ltd. The latter used it to brew a famous stout until brewing ceased 3rd May 1968.

Brewery demolished for housing but offices remain in the High Street.

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The Brewery Tap Folkestone. Courtesy Roy Denison

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  The brewery c1905

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  An advert from 1907

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  Crown Cap Opener Number 811274(registered 1936). Courtesy Rodney Jones

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  Mackeson

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Mackeson advertising items in the coolection of John Ault

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 22,736 Description  : Shield with a tower, a horse rampant & ship Date of Application  : 23/7/1880 Used Prior to 1875?  : 7 years Registration No  : 22,737 Description  : Label with a shield Date of Application  : 23/7/1880 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 27,515 Description  : Label a shield Date of Application  : 1/3/1882 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 27,516 Description  : Label facsimile signature advertising "Anglo-Lager Ale Date of Application  : 1/3/1882 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 275,336 Description  : Label design with judge Date of Application  : 30/08/1905 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 435,819 Description  : Words "MACKESON'S ALES AND STOUTS" & "ABOVE ALL OTHERS" picture of aeroplane Date of Application  : 04/04/1923 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO