Mackeson & Co Ltd

Courtesy Roy Denison

Brewery Tap, Folkestone: courtesy Roy Denison

Brewery Tap, Folkestone: courtesy Roy Denison

Mackeson & Co. Ltd, Hythe Brewery, Hythe, Kent

Founded 1669 by James Pashley and acquired by Mackeson family 1801. Registered In September 1900. In 1907, they acquired H E De Trafford, Sun Brewery, Littlebourne. In March 1919: they acquired Charlotte Wicken, Moor Brewery (Hawkhurst).

Acquired by H & G Simonds Ltd of Reading in 1920 and was sold to Jude, Hanbury & Co. Ltd in 1929, which came under the control of Whitbread & Co. Ltd. The latter used the Hythe brewery to brew a famous stout until brewing ceased 3rd May 1968. Brewery demolished for housing but offices remain in the High Street.

• List of Mackeson & Co Ltd pubs
• Mackeson’s Canterbury Maltings

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The brewery c1905
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  The offices. Courtesy Roy Denison
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  The offices. Courtesy Roy Denison
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  The offices. Courtesy Roy Denison
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  The offices. Courtesy Roy Denison
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  The maltings
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  Mackeson malthouse

Various items

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  Trade mark entry
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  Letterhead 1955
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  An advert from 1907
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  Crown Cap Opener Number 811274 (registered 1936): courtesy Rodney Jones
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Mackeson advertising items in the collection of John Ault

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 22,736 Description  : Shield with a tower, a horse rampant & ship Date of Application  : 23/7/1880 Used Prior to 1875?  : 7 years Registration No  : 22,737 Description  : Label with a shield Date of Application  : 23/7/1880 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 27,515 Description  : Label a shield Date of Application  : 1/3/1882 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 27,516 Description  : Label facsimile signature advertising "Anglo-Lager Ale Date of Application  : 1/3/1882 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 275,336 Description  : Label design with judge Date of Application  : 30/08/1905 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 435,819 Description  : Words "MACKESON'S ALES AND STOUTS" & "ABOVE ALL OTHERS" picture of aeroplane Date of Application  : 04/04/1923 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO