Ward & Son Ltd

Ward & Son Ltd, Foxearth, Essex.

Founded 1848 by George Ward, a beer retailer. Brewing began 1878.

Private company registered 1919.

Acquired by Taylor, Walker & Co. Ltd. 1957 with 31 tied houses.

Repurchased by the Ward family from Ind Coope Ltd. 1960 but it proved not to be a viable proposition and the brewery was demolished in 1962 but offices remain intact.

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The brewery in 1886

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  The brewery in the 1920s

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  The brewery in the 1950s

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  The brewery in 1990

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  The brewery in 1990

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  The brewery in 1990