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<big>'''W H Complin & Co''', ''Cobden Bridge Brewery, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire.''</big>
<big>'''W H Complin & Co''', ''Cobden Bridge Brewery, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire.''</big>


The Complin family brewed at Holybourne, Hampshire from the early 18th century. See: [[Walter Complin (Holybourne)]]
The Complin family brewed at Holybourne, Hampshire from the early 18th century. See: [[Walter Complin (Holybourne)]]. The Complins acquired the Old Shirley Brewery (trading as Bass and Company), Romsey Road, Shirley in 1886, and this was run by Walter Henry Complin.


Brewery built in 1890 by Walter Henry Complin of the Old Shirley Brewery.  
Finding they needed a larger brewery, Walter Henry Complin acquired a new site in 1889, and constructed a new brick-built brewery which opened the following year.  


Acquired by [[Fuller, Smith & Turner Ltd]] 1898. For sale as a going concern in 1903, with modern 4 qtr steam plant and brewing ceased 1914.  
Acquired by [[Fuller, Smith & Turner Ltd]] 1898. For sale as a going concern in 1903, with modern 4 qtr steam plant and brewing ceased 1914.  

Revision as of 13:19, 26 March 2020

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W H Complin & Co, Cobden Bridge Brewery, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire.

The Complin family brewed at Holybourne, Hampshire from the early 18th century. See: Walter Complin (Holybourne). The Complins acquired the Old Shirley Brewery (trading as Bass and Company), Romsey Road, Shirley in 1886, and this was run by Walter Henry Complin.

Finding they needed a larger brewery, Walter Henry Complin acquired a new site in 1889, and constructed a new brick-built brewery which opened the following year.

Acquired by Fuller, Smith & Turner Ltd 1898. For sale as a going concern in 1903, with modern 4 qtr steam plant and brewing ceased 1914.

The public houses were sold to Courage & Co. Ltd. 1920.

Brewery demolished 1984.

List of W H Complin & Co pubs

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry

Registration No  : 157,388
Description  : Label design with a bittern
Date of Application  : 4/7/1891
Used Prior to 1875?  : NO