Silas Barker, Bluecoat Brewery

Courtesy Roy Denison

Courtesy Roy Denison

Silas Barker, Bluecoat Brewery, 25 New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire

Brewery erected 1875.

Acquired by Christie & Lucas, the wine and spirit side of Christie & Co. Ltd of Hoddesdon, in 1929. Brewing continued for a few months. Silas Barker carried on as a beer retailer until about 1933. In 1936 the Ware Brewery Co. operated here for a year. It was owned by Herbert Lynn and was registered as the Ware Brewery Co. Ltd. on 25th November 1946. They had transferred to the Star Brewery (William Wickham) in 1937 where they continued until 1951.

Bought by Wells & Winch Ltd 1952. Brewery still extant behind the former Old Two Brewers public house.

Images of the brewery

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  The brewery in 1973
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  The brewery in 1973
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  The brewery in 1994
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  The brewery in 1994
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  The brewery in 2013
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  The brewery in 2013
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  The brewery in 2013
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  The brewery in 2013
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  The brewery in 2013

The former Old Two Brewers (brewery tap)

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  2008
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  2009