Mercer & Sons

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Mercer & Sons, Colne Brewery, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex

(London Borough of Hillingdon)

The Brewery became the Uxbridge Steam Brewery. Acquired by M. A. Sedgwick & Co. of Watford 1896. Demolished 1962.

Mike Brown writes:-

Mercer’s, Colne Brewery, 82 High Street

In 1790 mention of a malthouse and brewery, Mercer's (formerly Frays) mill. In 1853 Henry Geary owned the site, which involved James R Wortham. Around 1864 said to be newly erected. In 1865 JR Wortham & T Squire were listed in High Street, but their partnership was dissolved in April 1866. In 1866 leased to T Squire & Tillyer, then Thomas Squire and James Hy Tillyer partnership dissolved April 1867. In 1868/9 Squire & Co, for 1871 shown as Squire Thomas & Co. However, an 1868 mortgage included James R Wortham, and on 11th August 1868 damaged by fire in Norton’s coal and timber yard, Buckingham wharf. That year papers also relate to Edwin Hedgcock.

Then in 1871 John Mercer, for 1874-77 J Mercer & Son and also as the Uxbridge Brewery. In 1888 John Mercer was a director of the Antwerp Tivoli Brewery Ltd. In 1896 bought by M. A. Sedgwick & Co of Watford for £9200, with 7 tied houses and leased 9 others, listed to 1900. In 1937 Benskins Ltd, having acquired M. A. Sedgwick & Co, were listed in Oxford Road. One of its products is thought to be the origin of Benskins Ltd Colne Spring. The brewery site was next to Buckingham Wharf and later a caramel factory. It was used by Hay-Lambert, until demolished in 1962.