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"Cheers to the Brewers: A Toast to Tradition and Craftsmanship" Step back in time with these vintage adverts, showcasing the rich history of brewers

Background imageBrewers Collection: Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA

Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA Advert, Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA
Advertisement, Samuel Allsopp & Sons, Brewers of Burton-on-Trent, India Pale Ale. Date: 1862

Background imageBrewers Collection: Watneys Happy Families - Mr Reid

Watneys Happy Families - Mr Reid, the Brewer. circa 1930

Background imageBrewers Collection: Cheery Families - Miss Butt the Brewers Daughter

Cheery Families - Miss Butt the Brewers Daughter. 1890s

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Brewers Arms, Burgess Hill, Sussex

Photograph of Brewers Arms, Burgess Hill, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageBrewers Collection: Brewers dray

Brewers dray Date: circa 1900s

Background imageBrewers Collection: The Brewers Society Advertisement Illustration

The Brewers Society Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for the Brewers Society, showing a tabletop with four glass tankards, and a shove halfpenny board with Beer Is Best written in chalk. Date: circa 1939

Background imageBrewers Collection: Campaign for Real Ale event

Campaign for Real Ale event
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) event, 6 September 1976. CAMRA was set up in 1971 because of dissatisfaction over the general quality of beer being marketed by a small number of breweries who were

Background imageBrewers Collection: Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London

Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London
Horse-drawn dray belonging to the Whitbread brewery, Whitehall, London, 28 December 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageBrewers Collection: DDE-90027154

DDE-90027154
Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Tortola. Brewer's Bay view Date: 30/08/2007

Background imageBrewers Collection: Car with a beer bottle body (b / w photo)

Car with a beer bottle body (b / w photo)
7185859 Car with a beer bottle body (b/w photo) by Archer, Argent (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spyker car with a beer bottle body)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Eton: Interior of the Old Brewhouse (colour litho)

Eton: Interior of the Old Brewhouse (colour litho)
7178933 Eton: Interior of the Old Brewhouse (colour litho) by Brinton, E. D. (fl. 1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Old Brewhouse)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Eton: The Old Brewhouse Yard (colour litho)

Eton: The Old Brewhouse Yard (colour litho)
7178921 Eton: The Old Brewhouse Yard (colour litho) by Brinton, E. D. (fl. 1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Brewhouse Yard)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Brewers, stained glass from Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 15th Century (chromolitho)

Brewers, stained glass from Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173058 Brewers, stained glass from Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brewers)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)

Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)
7185730 Occupations, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupations: winemaker; brewer; poulterer; grocer-druggist, 16th Century)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Beer making (coloured engraving)

Beer making (coloured engraving)
7201013 Beer making (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beer making. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Malteur (brasseur); Maltster; Malthandler (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Malteur (brasseur); Maltster; Malthandler (engraving)
7196608 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Malteur (brasseur); Maltster; Malthandler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malteur (brasseur); Maltster; Malthandler

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving)
7196057 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brasserie; Brewery; Brauerei (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brasserie; Brewery; Brauerei (engraving)
7195034 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brasserie; Brewery; Brauerei (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasserie; Brewery; Brauerei)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Australia: Hop Picking in Tasmania (b / w photo)

Australia: Hop Picking in Tasmania (b / w photo)
7171470 Australia: Hop Picking in Tasmania (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hop Picking in Tasmania)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brassin; Mash-tub; Braukessel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brassin; Mash-tub; Braukessel (engraving)
7195036 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brassin; Mash-tub; Braukessel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brassin; Mash-tub; Braukessel)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marchand (de houblon); Hop-merchant; Hopfenhandler (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marchand (de houblon); Hop-merchant; Hopfenhandler (engraving)
7196635 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marchand (de houblon); Hop-merchant; Hopfenhandler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Garcon (de brasserie); Pot-boy; Aufwarter (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Garcon (de brasserie); Pot-boy; Aufwarter (engraving)
7196118 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Garcon (de brasserie); Pot-boy; Aufwarter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garcon (de brasserie); Pot-boy; Aufwarter

Background imageBrewers Collection: The White Horse Inn, Clelsea (colour litho)

The White Horse Inn, Clelsea (colour litho)
976292 The White Horse Inn, Clelsea (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Horse Inn, Clelsea)

Background imageBrewers Collection: The Pious Public House, where you may get adulterated beer and gin (engraving)

The Pious Public House, where you may get adulterated beer and gin (engraving)
607659 The Pious Public House, where you may get adulterated beer and gin (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pious Public House)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Comic postcard, Two men in an office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men in an office Date: 20th century

Background imageBrewers Collection: Comic postcard, Man asks large man for autograph Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man asks large man for autograph Date: 20th century

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Stratford, London

Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Stratford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1924

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Holborn, London

Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Holborn, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Brighton, Sussex

Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageBrewers Collection: Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Parsons Green, London

Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Parsons Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageBrewers Collection: Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post
Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy. Itinerant sales girls selling nosegays 19, and watercress on the street 20

Background imageBrewers Collection: The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building. Crown, orb and sceptre in the Jewel Office in the Tower of London 16

Background imageBrewers Collection: Trades in Regency England: Cheese making, check manufacture

Trades in Regency England: Cheese making, check manufacture and cotton printing. Dairymaid making cheese in Cheshire 55, man selling check cotton aprons door to door 56

Background imageBrewers Collection: Beer is Best. Back cover of a booklet, part of the Brewers Society marketing campaign

Beer is Best. Back cover of a booklet, part of the Brewers Society marketing campaign during the 1930s, featuring an illustration of a cool, refreshing glass tankard of beer. Date: c.1935

Background imageBrewers Collection: Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b / w photo)

Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b / w photo)
3642067 Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Ardilaun)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Adverts, Brownlee & Co, J & R Tennent Limited, Scotland

Adverts, Brownlee & Co, J & R Tennent Limited, Scotland
Adverts for Brownlee & Co Limited, Timber Merchants, Glasgow, and J & R Tennent Limited, Brewers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Background imageBrewers Collection: Model brewery (wood, paint)

Model brewery (wood, paint)
1216405 Model brewery (wood, paint) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 19.8x4.1 cm cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: El-Bercha ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Background imageBrewers Collection: Trade card for Miller & Jones (engraving)

Trade card for Miller & Jones (engraving)
983789 Trade card for Miller & Jones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Miller & Jones, brewers of Mild Welch, BellsEdinburg, Burton)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Mr Benjamin Guinness (engraving)

Mr Benjamin Guinness (engraving)
1610180 Mr Benjamin Guinness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Benjamin Guinness. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 March 1865)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Brewing, steel ware and gloves, and a mineral waters spa in Regency England

Brewing, steel ware and gloves, and a mineral waters spa in Regency England
6340260 Brewing, steel ware and gloves, and a mineral waters spa in Regency England by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Brewing, steel ware and gloves)

Background imageBrewers Collection: View of Godings New Lion Ale Brewery, Fowlers Iron Works and Walker

View of Godings New Lion Ale Brewery, Fowlers Iron Works and Walker
GHL185497 View of Godings New Lion Ale Brewery, Fowlers Iron Works and Walkers Shot Manufactory, Lambeth, 1836 (aquatint) by Turner

Background imageBrewers Collection: The late Sir Andrew Barclay Walker (engraving)

The late Sir Andrew Barclay Walker (engraving)
1604070 The late Sir Andrew Barclay Walker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Andrew Barclay Walker)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint)

Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint)
1216310 Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 14.5x15.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageBrewers Collection: Michael Thomas Bass (engraving)

Michael Thomas Bass (engraving)
1061605 Michael Thomas Bass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Thomas Bass, the Eminent Brewer)

Background imageBrewers Collection: Henry Allsopp (b / w photo)

Henry Allsopp (b / w photo)
810850 Henry Allsopp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Allsopp, 1st Baron Hindlip, known as Sir Henry Allsopp)

Background imageBrewers Collection: The Old Brewer at Oxford (engraving)

The Old Brewer at Oxford (engraving)
2773364 The Old Brewer at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Brewer at Oxford)

Background imageBrewers Collection: A Convivial Meeting of the Brewers Corporation, Antwerp

A Convivial Meeting of the Brewers Corporation, Antwerp
LST379824 A Convivial Meeting of the Brewers Corporation, Antwerp (w/c heightened with gum arabic on paper) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85); 62.5x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Cheers to the Brewers: A Toast to Tradition and Craftsmanship" Step back in time with these vintage adverts, showcasing the rich history of brewers. From Samuel Allsopp & Sons IPA to Watneys Happy Families, these advertisements capture the essence of a bygone era. In one corner, we have Mr Reid from Watneys Happy Families, representing the pride and joy of being part of a brewing legacy. And let's not forget Miss Butt, the Brewers Daughter from Cheery Families, who adds a touch of charm and femininity to this male-dominated industry. Take a moment to appreciate the Photograph Arms in Burgess Hill, Sussex - an iconic establishment that has witnessed countless pints poured and laughter shared among friends. It serves as a reminder that breweries are not just places where beer is made; they are also community hubs where stories unfold. Ind Coope Brewery in Burton stands tall as a symbol of craftsmanship and innovation. This brewery has been at the forefront of producing quality brews for generations. The image of their horse-drawn brewer's dray evokes nostalgia for simpler times when tradition met progress. The Brewers Society Advertisement Illustration showcases unity within this fraternity dedicated to perfecting their craft. Together they stand strong, upholding standards and pushing boundaries in pursuit of excellence. Fast forward to modern times with Campaign for Real Ale events celebrating all things brewed with passion. These gatherings bring together enthusiasts who appreciate every sip like it's an art form – because it truly is. Picture yourself on Whitehall Street in London witnessing a majestic horse-drawn brewer's dray passing by – an enchanting sight that transports you back centuries while reminding us how far we've come. And finally, imagine driving down the road in your car with its body shaped like a beer bottle – quirky yet undeniably fun. This black-and-white photo captures moments when creativity meets love for brewing traditions head-on.