by Terry Critchley | Jun 14, 2017 | Archive Records
The Benjamin Wilson brewery was one of Burton on Trent’s earliest commercial brewers and its rise to prominence during the 18th century was due in large measure to the part it played in developing the so called Baltic Trade for Burton’s beers – which involved beer...
by Terry Critchley | Jun 14, 2017 | Ceramics and Glassware
Towards the end of the 19th century, the breweries began to create their own clubs, with specific aim of providing “social intercourse among its members by the establishment of an orderly and agreeable place of rest combining the advantages of reading, dining,...
by Terry Critchley | Jun 14, 2017 | Ceramics and Glassware
Originally hung in the Blackpool Tower as part of an unusual marketing...
by Terry Critchley | Jun 14, 2017 | Ceramics and Glassware
This display forms part of a unique and wide-ranging collection of glassware dating back to the 17th century. Many glasses are beautifully decorated with beer related themes such as hops and...
by Terry Critchley | Jun 14, 2017 | Vehicles
Once horse drawn wagons carrying grain, hops and beer were the vehicles of choice for brewers and farmers. This vehicle was sold by Bass in 1932 to Ian Anchor of Thurlston. He purchased “five brewery waggons, three brewery carts and one set of heavy horse harness for...
