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<big>'''W J Hunt, ''''' Golden Lion Brewery, Southwick, Hampshire.''</big>
 
<big>'''W J Hunt, Golden Lion Brewery''', ''High Street, Southwick, Hampshire.''</big>


James Hunt listed at home brew house between 1852 and 1857. William James Hunt from 1889 to 1903 then Henry William Hunt. Closed 1956 when the owner became too old to work the brewery.
James Hunt listed at home brew house between 1852 and 1857. William James Hunt from 1889 to 1903 then Henry William Hunt. Closed 1956 when the owner became too old to work the brewery.


A Pathe News film of the brewery in 1947 is available here:[[https://www.facebook.com/yorkshirepost.newspaper/videos/1326027660785501/]]
* '''A Pathe News film of the brewery in 1947''' is available here:[[https://www.facebook.com/yorkshirepost.newspaper/videos/1326027660785501/]]
 
* '''Article by Brian Glover''', reproduced with thanks from CAMRA Whats Brewing, April 1986: [[File:SouthwickHunt_Camra1986a.jpg]]
Golden Lion acquired by [[Courage & Co. Ltd]].


Several attempts have been made to restore and brew at the site. The brewery and plant are still intact.
The Golden Lion was acquired by [[Courage & Co. Ltd]]. Several attempts have been made to restore and brew at the site. The brewery and plant are still intact.





Revision as of 14:38, 12 January 2021

Hunts Southwick exterior 1988.jpg
Hunts Southwick exterior 1988 aa.jpg

W J Hunt, Golden Lion Brewery, High Street, Southwick, Hampshire.

James Hunt listed at home brew house between 1852 and 1857. William James Hunt from 1889 to 1903 then Henry William Hunt. Closed 1956 when the owner became too old to work the brewery.

  • A Pathe News film of the brewery in 1947 is available here:[[1]]
  • Article by Brian Glover, reproduced with thanks from CAMRA Whats Brewing, April 1986: SouthwickHunt Camra1986a.jpg

The Golden Lion was acquired by Courage & Co. Ltd. Several attempts have been made to restore and brew at the site. The brewery and plant are still intact.


The Brewery in the 1970s. Courtesy Mike Tighe

The Brewery in 2002

More images of the Brewery