Robinsons Ltd
Frederic Robinson Ltd, Unicorn Brewery, Lower Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester.
Founded September 1838 when William Robinson bought the Unicorn Inn from Samuel Hole. Registered 7th October 1920.
- They acquired Kay's Atlas Brewery Ltd of Ardwick in 1929 with c.150 houses and brewing ceased in 1936.
- Bell & Co. Ltd of Stockport were acquired in April 1949 with 160 houses. Brewing continued until 1968 and bottling until 1975.
- Hartleys (Ulverston) Ltd were acquired in 1982 with 54 tied houses. The final brew there was on 8 November 1991.
Still independent.
List of Frederic Robinson Ltd pubs
List of Frederic Robinson Ltd North Wales pubs
An assortment of images of the brewery
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