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[[File:StDenysHotel_22_SP_Apr2012.jpg|thumb|St Denys Hotel, Southampton]]
[[File:StDenysHotel_22_SP_Apr2012.jpg|thumb|St Denys Hotel, Southampton]]
[[File:Pub_StrongsRomseyAle2.jpg|thumb|An unidentified Strongs' pub: possibly the Bull or Bulls Head. Any suggestions as to location?]]
[[File:Pub_StrongsRomseyAle2.jpg|thumb|An unidentified Strongs' pub: possibly the Bull or Bulls Head. Any suggestions as to location?]]
[[File:BullingtonCross_BLacey_Feb2002.jpg|thumb|"You're in Stong Country" sign at Bullington Cross, Hampshire in 2002: photo Bryan Lacey]]


<big>'''Strong & Co. of Romsey Ltd''', ''Horsefair Brewery, Romsey, Hampshire.''</big>
<big>'''Strong & Co. of Romsey Ltd''', ''Horsefair Brewery, Romsey, Hampshire.''</big>


Founded c.1778. Brewery and 23 tied houses leased to Thomas Strong 1858, who bought the business in 1883. Registered November 1894.
Founded c.1778. Brewery and 23 tied houses leased to Thomas Strong 1858, who bought the business in 1883. Registered November 1894.
Strongs were an acquisitive company. For a list of the breweries they took over, see:
* '''[[Strong & Co Ltd: Takeover Trail]]'''


Strongs were acquired by [[Whitbread & Co. Ltd]] in 1969 with 940 public houses. Brewing ceased at Romsey in 1981. Partly demolished in the early 1990s.  
Strongs were acquired by [[Whitbread & Co. Ltd]] in 1969 with 940 public houses. Brewing ceased at Romsey in 1981. Partly demolished in the early 1990s.  
* They acquired [[Wethered & Sons Ltd]] of Marlow with 236 tied houses in 1949.
* [[Mew, Langton & Co. Ltd]] of Newport, Isle of Wight, was acquired in 1965 with 144 houses and brewing ceased there in 1969.




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File:Strongs Romsey run about zx.jpg
File:Strongs Romsey run about zx.jpg
Romsey Strong aa.jpg  
Romsey Strong aa.jpg  
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Strongs Romsey ZY (1).JPG
Strongs Romsey ZY (1).JPG
Strongs Romsey ZY (2).JPG
Strongs Romsey ZY (2).JPG
HantsRomseyStrongs1 BHK Sep09.jpg|2009. Photo "Bank House Kennels".
HantsRomseyStrongs1 BHK Sep09.jpg|2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"
HantsRomseyStrongs2 BHK Sep09.jpg|2009. Photo "Bank House Kennels".
HantsRomseyStrongs2 BHK Sep09.jpg|2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"
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</gallery>


'''Courtesy Paul Hathaway'''
'''Courtesy Paul Hathaway'''
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File:Strongs Romsey PH (4a).jpg
File:Strongs Romsey PH (4a).jpg
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File:Strongs RD zx (1).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (1).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (2).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (2).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (3).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (3).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (4).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (4).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (5).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (5).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (6).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (6).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (7).jpg |Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Strongs RD zx (7).jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
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[[category:Hampshire]]
[[category:Hampshire]]

Latest revision as of 15:22, 2 November 2023

P1100276.JPG
Messrs. Strong & Co. Ltd, Romsey, Hants. New Maltings. Brewers’ Journal 15th June 1902
Letterhead 1948
The Fighting Cocks at Godshill
St Denys Hotel, Southampton
An unidentified Strongs' pub: possibly the Bull or Bulls Head. Any suggestions as to location?
"You're in Stong Country" sign at Bullington Cross, Hampshire in 2002: photo Bryan Lacey

Strong & Co. of Romsey Ltd, Horsefair Brewery, Romsey, Hampshire.

Founded c.1778. Brewery and 23 tied houses leased to Thomas Strong 1858, who bought the business in 1883. Registered November 1894.

Strongs were an acquisitive company. For a list of the breweries they took over, see:

Strongs were acquired by Whitbread & Co. Ltd in 1969 with 940 public houses. Brewing ceased at Romsey in 1981. Partly demolished in the early 1990s.


An assortment of images of the brewery

  • Strongs Romsey run about zx.jpg
  • Romsey Strong aa.jpg
  • Romsey Strong bb.jpg
  • Romsey Strongs F4325.jpg
  • Romsey Strongs.jpg
  • The maltings

    The maltings

  • Strong Romsey zxc 2.JPG
  • 1985

    1985

  • 1985

    1985

  • 1999

    1999

  • 1999

    1999

  • Strongs Romsey ZY (1).JPG
  • Strongs Romsey ZY (2).JPG
  • 2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"

    2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"

  • 2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"

    2009: photo "Bank House Kennels"


Courtesy Paul Hathaway

  • Strongs Romsey PH (4a).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (4b).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (4c).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (5a).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (5b).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (5c).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (6).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (7).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (8).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (2).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (3a).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (3b).jpg
  • Strongs Romsey PH (3c).jpg


Labels, etc

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

  • Courtesy Roy Denison

    Courtesy Roy Denison

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