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<big>'''Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd''', ''Northgate, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.''</big>
<big>'''Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd''', ''Northgate, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.''</big>


Founded by Samuel Sketchley at the Tower Wharf Brewery 1766 and was acquired by Richard Warwick in 1856. The Northgate Brewery was built in 1871.  
Founded by Samuel Sketchley at the Tower Wharf Brewery 1766 and was acquired by Richard Warwick in 1856. The Northgate Brewery was built in 1871. Registered 1888 to merge Richard Warwick & Sons and Richardson, Earp & Slater, Trent Brewery to form above.


Registered 1888 to merge Richard Warwick & Sons and Richardson, Earp & Slater, Trent Brewery to form above.
In 1962, they were acquired by [[John Smith's Tadcaster Brewery Co. Ltd]], and brewing ceased in 1966. Most buildings remain standing, some converted to residential use.


* They acquired [[Henry Jessop]]'s brewery (Newark) in 1892.
* '''[[Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd: Acquisition History]]'''
 
* '''[[List of Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd pubs]]'''
* In 1892, they also acquired the Cromwell Brewery of [[Newark & Sheffield Breweries Co. Ltd]].
 
* In 1897, they acquired [[Eadon & Co. Ltd]] of Doncaster with 16 public houses.
 
* Acquired [[Morris' Rutland Brewery Ltd]] (Oakham) in 1905 with 19 public houses on the death of Charles Knowlton Morris.
 
* Merged with [[Goodwin Brothers Ltd]] of Newark in October 1919.
 
* In 1955, they acquired [[Smith & Co.(Oundle) Ltd]] with 83 houses.
 
* They acquired [[Brampton Brewery Co. Ltd]] of Chesterfield in 1955, but had difficulty selling Newark beers to the locals.
 
* Acquired by [[John Smith's Tadcaster Brewery Co. Ltd]]. 1962 and brewing ceased in 1966.
 
Most buildings remain standing, converted to residential use.


* '''[[List of Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd pubs]]'''
Some surviving buildings on the site are listed. Details of these can be viewed on the Historic England website, as follows:
* Northgate Brewery Office Range and Brewhouse: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1277425
* Maltings 70 metres north-west of the Brewery: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1196413




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File:Warwick brewery 1.jpg|The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.
File:Warwick brewery 1.jpg|The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.
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'''Various views of the brewery.'''
'''Various views of the brewery.'''
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'''A selection of their products'''
'''A selection of their products'''

Revision as of 15:27, 18 December 2020

The brewery features in The Noted Breweries of Great Britain and Ireland by Alfred Barnard published 1890
Warwick 51.jpg
Warwick 52.jpg
Letterhead 1951
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Beers for the Brampton pub estate, 1955
Leopard Inn, Doncaster
Five Ways Hotel, Sherwood, Nottingham

Warwicks & Richardsons Ltd, Northgate, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Founded by Samuel Sketchley at the Tower Wharf Brewery 1766 and was acquired by Richard Warwick in 1856. The Northgate Brewery was built in 1871. Registered 1888 to merge Richard Warwick & Sons and Richardson, Earp & Slater, Trent Brewery to form above.

In 1962, they were acquired by John Smith's Tadcaster Brewery Co. Ltd, and brewing ceased in 1966. Most buildings remain standing, some converted to residential use.

Some surviving buildings on the site are listed. Details of these can be viewed on the Historic England website, as follows:


The brewery in oils. A painting by K W Burton

Warwicks & Richardsons painting by KW Burton.jpg


Courtesy Richard Westerman

  • The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.

    The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.

  • The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.

    The Trent Brewery, Mill Gate which was the Richardson, Earp & Slater site.


Various views of the brewery.

  • Warwicks & Richardsons lorry zx.jpg
  • Warwick & Richardson playing card.jpg
  • 1979

    1979

  • 1979

    1979

  • 1983

    1983

  • 1983

    1983

  • 1983

    1983

  • 1983

    1983


The following images were taken on a BHS Visit in 2011.

  • Warwick 55.jpg
  • Warwick 57.jpg
  • Warwick 59.jpg
  • Warwick 60.jpg
  • The remains of the original Sketchley site

    The remains of the original Sketchley site

  • The remains of the original Sketchley site

    The remains of the original Sketchley site


The following images were taken in 2011. Courtesy Steve Peck.

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  • NottsNewarkWarwicks34 SP Sept11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicks33 SP Sept11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicks30 SP Sept11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicksBrewery2 SP May11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicksBrewery1 SP May11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicks38 SP Sept11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicks37 SP Sept11.jpg
  • NottsNewarkWarwicks36 SP Sept11.jpg


A selection of their products

  • 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

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry

Registration No  : 34,313
Description  : Head of Napoleon III
Date of Application  : 20/11/1883
Used Prior to 1875?  : 7 years
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