William Sharples Ltd
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William Sharples Ltd, Croft Street, Preston, Lancashire.
Listed between 1873 and 1884 as Peter Howard & Co, Preston Brewery, Croft Street.
In 1888 the Howard Brothers partnership dissolved, William Howard continuing at Syke Street. In 1894 Preston Brewery Co Ltd was up for auction.
Registered in August 1918 by Elizabeth Sharples.
Acquired by Matthew Brown & Co. Ltd. 1919 with 28 public houses.
There may possibly be some connection with Walter Clarke & Co who traded as the Preston Brewery, Euston Street, in 1887.
An assortment of images of the brewery