The Hammersmith Brewery (also known as Cromwell's Brewery, Swail's Brewery or the Town Brewery) was a brewery in Hammersmith, London.
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| Type | Beer |
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| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°29′30″N 0°14′3″W / 51.49167°N 0.23417°W |
| Opened | 1780 |
| Closed | 1840 |
| Key people | Joseph Cromwell |
History
editThe Hammersmith Brewery was built in 1780 by Joseph Cromwell, situated near the mouth of Hammersmith Creek.[1] Ale was brewed there and distributed in Hammersmith and neighbouring parishes, especially to malt houses on the western side of the creek.
By 1839, the brewery was run by Joseph's Cromwell's brother, James Cromwell.[1]
Records for the brewery exist until 1842.[2] On 25 March 1842, the brewery and the public houses 'Windsor Castle', 'Hampshire Hog' with house adjoining, and the 'Chaise and Horses', all on King Street, were leased by John Swail to John and Henry Sich.[3]
The name of this local brewer is now preserved in Cromwell Mansions.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Faulkner, Thomas (1839). The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith: Interspersed with Biographical Notices of Illustrious and Eminent Persons, who Have Been Born, Or who Have Resided in the Parish, During the Three Preceding Centuries (1st ed.). Hammersmith: Nichols & Son. pp. 320–321. ISBN 9780282794118. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "DD/13". ledgers. Hammersmith and Fulham Archives and Local History Centre.
- ^ "ACC/1214/1505". Lease for 63 years from 25 March 1842.. The London Archives: City of London.
- ^ "The Plough and Harrow". J.D. Wetherspoon. Retrieved 22 August 2024.