Brewers dray, Saracens Head, St Margarets Plain, Ipswich, Suffolk

Photograph taken September 1950 © Copyright Historic England Archive ref: aa98/12167

Brewers were often local firms and supplied public houses within a small radius. Drays were well adapted working vehicles, and two horses could pull ten or 12 barrels.

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Suffolk Ipswich

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

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Pictured is a selection of the produce brewed by, or under licence, for the Ushers Brewery. The brewery was established in 1824 and built a considerable reputation, especially in the South West of England and South Wales. Their well known 'Best Bitter' and 'Founders Strong Ale' are among those shown.

Brewers dray, Saracens Head, St Margarets Plain, Ipswich, Suffolk

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