Three Tuns Brewery, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

Photograph taken 13 May 2005 © Mr Richard Summers. Source Historic England Archive ref: 256980

These brewery buildings date from around 1888. They are a rare survival of a working small rural brewery. The brewery itself is older. A brewing licence was first granted on this site in 1642.

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Shropshire Bishops Castle

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

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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.

Three Tuns Brewery, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

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