Mackeson & Co Ltd

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

Mackeson advertising items in the coolection of John Ault


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