Dormer Jewell & Son

Ordnance Survey extract from 1906. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/index.html)

The Seagull, Portsmouth, built for Jewells in 1899-1900, then to Brickwoods: photo courtesy www.ribapix.com

Dormer Jewell & Son, Catherine Brewery (later Portsmouth Brewery), Catherine Row, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Founded 1845. Acquired by Brickwoods Ltd in 1899 with 72 houses. Rebuilt in 1903 and renamed the Portsmouth Brewery. Brewery expanded in 1962 at a cost of £1 million. Last brew in 1983; brewery demolished but offices retained. Offices demolished 2006.

The George Hotel, located just to the south of the former brewery:

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