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[[File:MeuxBry_OS1870.jpg|thumb|Ordnance Survey extract from 1870. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/index.html)]]
[[File:MeuxBry_OS1870.jpg|thumb|Ordnance Survey extract from 1870. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/index.html)]]
[[Image:MEUX HORSESHOE.JPG|thumb|Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in c. 1800. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906]]
[[Image:MEUX HORSESHOE.JPG|thumb|Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in c. 1800. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906]]
[[File:MeuxTottenhamCourtRoad2.jpg|thumb|This painting - a similar image to the above - is displayed at The Worshipful Company of Brewers, Brewers Hall,  London EC2V]]
[[Image:MEUX HORSESHOE 2.jpg|thumb|Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in 1906. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906]]
[[Image:MEUX HORSESHOE 2.jpg|thumb|Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in 1906. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906]]
[[File:Meux.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Meux.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:TM Meux Nine Elms.jpg|thumb|Their Trade Mark Directory registration]]
[[File:TM Meux Nine Elms.jpg|thumb|Their Trade Mark Directory registration]]
[[File:Meux's London Stout RM.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Roy Denison]]


<big>'''Meux's Brewery Co. Ltd''', ''Horseshoe Brewery, Tottenham Court Road London WC1.''</big>
<big>'''Meux's Brewery Co. Ltd''', ''Horseshoe Brewery, Tottenham Court Road London WC1.''</big>
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Founded prior to 1764. After a dispute amongst the partners of Reid, Meux & Co, Griffin Brewery, Sir Henry Meux left the concern in 1807 and acquired the Horseshoe Brewery. Registered August 1888. Brewing was transferred to [[Thorne Brothers Ltd]] former Nine Elms Brewery in 1921 and this renamed the Horseshoe Brewery. The former Horseshoe Brewery was demolished in 1922 and the Dominion Theatre now occupies the site.
Founded prior to 1764. After a dispute amongst the partners of Reid, Meux & Co, Griffin Brewery, Sir Henry Meux left the concern in 1807 and acquired the Horseshoe Brewery. Registered August 1888. Brewing was transferred to [[Thorne Brothers Ltd]] former Nine Elms Brewery in 1921 and this renamed the Horseshoe Brewery. The former Horseshoe Brewery was demolished in 1922 and the Dominion Theatre now occupies the site.


'''Takeover Trail:'''
Merged with [[Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd]] in 1956 to form [[Friary Meux Ltd]]. Brewing ceased at Nine Elms 1964.


* [[Burge & Co. Ltd]] of Windsor were acquired in October 1931 with 53 houses and brewing ceased there in 1932
* [[William Rodwell (Tring)]]'s estate was acquired in 1935
* [[Mellersh & Neale Ltd]] of Reigate were acquired with 94 houses in June 1938 and brewing ceased.


Merged with [[Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd]] in 1956 to form [[Friary Meux Ltd]]. Brewing ceased at Nine Elms 1964.
'''The Burst Vat'''


In 1814 there was a fatal accident involving a burst vat. Read more at the following websites:
In 1814 there was a fatal accident involving a burst vat. Read more at the following websites:
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*WikiPedia [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Beer_Flood]]
*WikiPedia [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Beer_Flood]]
*Historic UK [[https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-London-Beer-Flood-of-1814/]]
*Historic UK [[https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-London-Beer-Flood-of-1814/]]
'''Takeover Trail:'''
* [[Burge & Co. Ltd]] of Windsor were acquired in October 1931 with 53 houses and brewing ceased there in 1932
* [[William Rodwell (Tring)]]'s estate was acquired in 1935
* [[Mellersh & Neale Ltd]] of Reigate were acquired with 94 houses in June 1938 and brewing ceased.


'''Lists of Meux's Pubs:'''
'''Lists of Meux's Pubs:'''
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File:Meux interiors  (3).jpg
File:Meux interiors  (3).jpg
File:Meux interiors  (4).jpg
File:Meux interiors  (4).jpg
File:Meux Labels.jpg
File:Meux aa (1).jpg
File:Meux aa (2).jpg
File:Meux Horseshoe 1906.jpg
File:Meux Horseshoe 1906.jpg
File:Meux Horseshoe.jpg
File:Meux Horseshoe.jpg
File:Meux Nine Elms.jpg|The Nine Elms site
File:Meux Nine Elms.jpg|The Nine Elms site
File:Friary Meux.jpg|The Nine Elms site
File:Friary Meux.jpg|The Nine Elms site
File:Meux match book 001.jpg
</gallery>
 
 
'''Various other Meux images'''
 
<gallery>
File:Meux's London Stout RM.jpg|Courtesy Roy Denison
File:Meux Labels.jpg
File:Meux aa (1).jpg
File:Meux aa (2).jpg
File:Meux match book 001.jpg|Match book
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 17:27, 15 May 2025

Ordnance Survey extract from 1870. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/index.html)
Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in c. 1800. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906
This painting - a similar image to the above - is displayed at The Worshipful Company of Brewers, Brewers Hall, London EC2V
Messrs. Meux’s Horseshoe Brewery, London WC1, in 1906. Brewers’ Journal 15th February 1906
Their Trade Mark Directory registration

Meux's Brewery Co. Ltd, Horseshoe Brewery, Tottenham Court Road London WC1.

Founded prior to 1764. After a dispute amongst the partners of Reid, Meux & Co, Griffin Brewery, Sir Henry Meux left the concern in 1807 and acquired the Horseshoe Brewery. Registered August 1888. Brewing was transferred to Thorne Brothers Ltd former Nine Elms Brewery in 1921 and this renamed the Horseshoe Brewery. The former Horseshoe Brewery was demolished in 1922 and the Dominion Theatre now occupies the site.

Merged with Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd in 1956 to form Friary Meux Ltd. Brewing ceased at Nine Elms 1964.


The Burst Vat

In 1814 there was a fatal accident involving a burst vat. Read more at the following websites:

  • Martyn Cornell's Zythophile [[1]]
  • WikiPedia [[2]]
  • Historic UK [[3]]


Takeover Trail:


Lists of Meux's Pubs:


The brewery features in The Noted Breweries of Great Britain and Ireland by Alfred Barnard published 1890.


An assortment of images of the brewery


Various other Meux images


Entry in the Trade Mark Registry

Registration No  : 275,467
Description  : Sycamore seeds on shield
Date of Application  : 05/09/1905
Used Prior to 1875?  : NO


Registration No  : 541,616
Description  : Words "MEUX" & a horseshoe
Date of Application  : 19/05/1933
Used Prior to 1875?  : NO