Higson's Brewery Ltd - Revision history

Bhadmin at 18:33, 8 October 2024

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	[[File:CainsMerseyBreweryPC.jpg\|thumb\|The brewery when owned by Cain's]]		[[File:CainsMerseyBreweryPC.jpg\|thumb\|The brewery when owned by Cain's]]
	[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]
			<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd,''' ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>
	<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd''', ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>

	Founded by William Harvey at Dale Street 1780, then 1788 at 56 Cheapside. In 1796 Fairclough, Harvey & Co, 60 Cheapside, Dale Street. The Harveys were succeeded in 1845 by Thomas Howard who died in 1865 leaving the Cheapside Brewery to his cashier, Daniel Higson.		Founded by William Harvey at Dale Street 1780, then 1788 at 56 Cheapside. In 1796 Fairclough, Harvey & Co, 60 Cheapside, Dale Street. The Harveys were succeeded in 1845 by Thomas Howard who died in 1865 leaving the Cheapside Brewery to his cashier, Daniel Higson.
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	Image: Higsons 78.jpg\|The new fermenting room: 1963		Image: Higsons 78.jpg\|The new fermenting room: 1963
	File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963		File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963
			File:Higsons Brewery Liverpool June'86 (2).jpg\|The brewery in 1986. Courtesy Richard Spivey
			File:Higsons Brewery Liverpool June'86.jpg\|The brewery in 1986. Courtesy Richard Spivey
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SteveP at 15:48, 7 September 2022

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	In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, and from then there were several different owners: see [[Robert Cain Brewery]].		In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, and from then there were several different owners: see [[Robert Cain Brewery]].

			'''Acquisitions'''
	* They acquired [[Smith, Mumford & Co]] of Liverpool in 1915.		* They acquired [[Smith, Mumford & Co]] of Liverpool in 1915.

	* [[Spragg & Co. Ltd]] of Wallasey were acquired in June 1919 with 5 tied houses.		* [[Spragg & Co. Ltd]] of Wallasey were acquired in June 1919 with 5 tied houses.

	* [[Joseph Jones & Co. Ltd]], Knotty Ash Brewery was acquired in 1927 with 68 licensed houses. Brewing ceased there in 1928.		* [[Joseph Jones & Co. Ltd]], Knotty Ash Brewery was acquired in 1927 with 68 licensed houses. Brewing ceased there in 1928.

	* In 1946, they acquired [[Mellor & Sons Ltd]] of Liverpool with 22 houses.		* In 1946, they acquired [[Mellor & Sons Ltd]] of Liverpool with 22 houses.

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	* [[H1780 Tap & Still]] (2017)		* [[H1780 Tap & Still]] (2017)

	See:		See also:

	* '''[[Cains - Gallery]]'''		* '''[[Cains - Gallery]]'''
	* '''[http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/160/Higsons.pdf "Higsons Brewery Limited: 1780-1980" by C J Hanley]'''		* '''[http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/160/Higsons.pdf "Higsons Brewery Limited: 1780-1980" by C J Hanley]'''
			* '''"Lost photos capture famous Liverpool brewery back in the 1980s" - a photo library from the Liverpool Echo. See: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gallery/lost-photos-capture-famous-liverpool-24666861

Bhadmin at 14:32, 26 January 2022

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	* '''[[Cains - ~~photographs taken by Roger Putman - 19 June 2003~~]]'''		* '''[[Cains - Gallery]]'''
	* '''[http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/160/Higsons.pdf "Higsons Brewery Limited: 1780-1980" by C J Hanley]'''		* '''[http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/160/Higsons.pdf "Higsons Brewery Limited: 1780-1980" by C J Hanley]'''

SteveP at 15:49, 3 January 2021

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	Acquired the Toxteth brewery of [[Robert Cain & Sons Ltd]] in 1923. Re-registered as above January 1937.		Acquired the Toxteth brewery of [[Robert Cain & Sons Ltd]] in 1923. Re-registered as above January 1937.

	New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; Higsons were then acquired by ~~Boddington’s~~ Breweries Ltd in June 1985 ~~with 160 tied houses~~ and ~~brewing~~ ceased at Toxteth in 1990. Under the ownership of Whitbread, the production was switched to Castle Eden.		New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; Higsons were then acquired with 160 tied houses by [[Boddington's Breweries Ltd]] in June 1985, and thereby ownership passed to Whitbread in 1989. Brewing ceased at Toxteth in 1990. Under the ownership of Whitbread, the production was switched to Castle Eden.

	In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, and from then there were several different owners: see [[Robert Cain Brewery]].		In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, and from then there were several different owners: see [[Robert Cain Brewery]].

SteveP at 15:08, 8 August 2020

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	Image: Higsons 78.jpg\|The new fermenting room: 1963		Image: Higsons 78.jpg\|The new fermenting room: 1963
	File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963		File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963
	~~File:cains lpool zv.jpg~~
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SteveP at 15:07, 8 August 2020

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	[[Image: Higsons 71.jpg\|thumb\|The trade mark in 1951.]]		[[Image: Higsons 71.jpg\|thumb\|The trade mark in 1951.]]
	[[Image:Higson 74.jpg\|thumb\|A sample of the many adverts used by the company]]		[[Image:Higson 74.jpg\|thumb\|A sample of the many adverts used by the company]]
	[[File:~~cains lpool zv~~.~~png~~\|~~400px~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:CainsMerseyBreweryPC.jpg\|thumb\|The brewery when owned by Cain's]]
	[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]

	<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd''', ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>		<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd''', ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>

SteveP at 14:52, 8 August 2020

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	Registered 1888 as Daniel Higson Ltd. Moved to the Windsor Brewery Upper Parliament Street 1914, renaming it the Cheapside.		Registered 1888 as Daniel Higson Ltd. Moved to the Windsor Brewery Upper Parliament Street 1914, renaming it the Cheapside.

	Acquired ~~Cain’s former~~ brewery in 1923. Re-registered as above January 1937.		Acquired the Toxteth brewery of [[Robert Cain & Sons Ltd]] in 1923. Re-registered as above January 1937.

	New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; ~~hence,~~ acquired by Boddington’s Breweries Ltd. June 1985 with 160 tied houses and brewing ceased in 1990.		New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; Higsons were then acquired by Boddington’s Breweries Ltd in June 1985 with 160 tied houses and brewing ceased at Toxteth in 1990. Under the ownership of Whitbread, the production was switched to Castle Eden.

	~~Under the ownership of Whitbread, the production was switched to Castle Eden.~~		In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, and from then there were several different owners: see [[Robert Cain Brewery]].

	In 1990 an MBO was formed as GB Breweries, then ~~1991 as~~ Robert Cain ~~& Co.~~

	~~After a variety of owners, placed into administration in 2008~~.

SteveP at 14:09, 8 August 2020

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	[[File:cains lpool zv.png\|400px\|thumb]]		[[File:cains lpool zv.png\|400px\|thumb]]
	[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Higsons drays Liverpool.jpg\|thumb]]
	~~<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd,''' ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>~~

	~~Founded by William Harvey at Dale~~ Street ~~1780~~, ~~then 1788 at 56 Cheapside~~.		<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd''', ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>

	In 1796 Fairclough, Harvey & Co, 60 Cheapside, Dale Street.		Founded by William Harvey at Dale Street 1780, then 1788 at 56 Cheapside. In 1796 Fairclough, Harvey & Co, 60 Cheapside, Dale Street. The Harveys were succeeded in 1845 by Thomas Howard who died in 1865 leaving the Cheapside Brewery to his cashier, Daniel Higson.

	~~The Harveys were succeeded in 1845 by Thomas Howard who died in 1865 leaving~~ the ~~Cheapside~~ Brewery ~~to his cashier~~, ~~Daniel Higson~~.		Registered 1888 as Daniel Higson Ltd. Moved to the Windsor Brewery Upper Parliament Street 1914, renaming it the Cheapside.

	~~Registered 1888 as Daniel Higson Ltd.~~		Acquired Cain’s former brewery in 1923. Re-registered as above January 1937.

	~~Moved to the Windsor Brewery Upper Parliament Street 1914, renaming it the Cheapside.~~

	Acquired Cain’s former brewery in 1923.

	Re-registered as above January 1937.

	New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; hence, acquired by Boddington’s Breweries Ltd. June 1985 with 160 tied houses and brewing ceased in 1990.		New brewhouse in 1983 capable of brewing lager; hence, acquired by Boddington’s Breweries Ltd. June 1985 with 160 tied houses and brewing ceased in 1990.
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	File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963		File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963
	File:cains lpool zv.jpg		File:cains lpool zv.jpg
	~~File:Higsons Liverpool RD zx (1).jpg \|Courtesy Roy Denison~~
	~~File:Higsons Liverpool RD zx (2).jpg \|Courtesy Roy Denison~~
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	File:Liverpool Echo cains 16.jpg		File:Liverpool Echo cains 16.jpg
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			'''Labels etc'''

			<gallery>
			Higsons Liverpool RD zx (1).jpg\|Courtesy Roy Denison
			Higsons Liverpool RD zx (2).jpg\|Courtesy Roy Denison
			HigsonPaleAle1.jpg
			HigsonPaleAle2.jpg
			HigsonStout.jpg
			HigsonIrishStout.jpg
			HigsonDoubleTop.jpg
			HigsonStingo.jpg
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Bhadmin at 09:33, 1 June 2020

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	File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963		File:Higson Bry Liverpool a001 (3).jpg\|The original fermenting room: 1963
	File:cains lpool zv.jpg		File:cains lpool zv.jpg
			File:Higsons Liverpool RD zx (1).jpg \|Courtesy Roy Denison
			File:Higsons Liverpool RD zx (2).jpg \|Courtesy Roy Denison
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Bhadmin at 10:27, 15 April 2020

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 [[File:cains lpool zv.png|400px|thumb]]
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-<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd''', ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>
+<big>'''Higson's Brewery Ltd,''' ''Mersey Brewery, Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside.''</big>
 * They acquired [[Smith, Mumford & Co]] of Liverpool in 1915.
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 * In 1946, they acquired [[Mellor & Sons Ltd]] of Liverpool with 22 houses.
 The Higson's name has been revived twice: