Paine & Co. Ltd

James Paine Brewery Ltd, John Bull Brewery, Market Square, St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Founded 1831 when James Paine acquired the brewery site. Registered as Paine & Co. Ltd. July 1896. Destroyed by fire 19th October 1905 but rebuilt following year.

Acquired by a group of travel agents 1982 and renamed as above.

The brewery and about 24 tied houses were acquired by Tollemache Breweries Ltd in 1987 and brewing ceased.

The listed brewery buildings were converted into riverside apartments, with the Market Square facade retained.

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1987

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  The brewery in 1989

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  The brewery in 1989

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  The brewery in 1989

Some of the products of the brewery

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 20,351 Description  : John Bull Date of Application  : 23/9/1879 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 20,352 Description  : John Bull Date of Application  : 23/9/1879 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 49,412 Description  : Words "John Bull Brand" Date of Application  : 7/12/1885 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 53,522 Description  : John Bull Date of Application  : 6/5/1886 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO