Cooperage, Springfield Brewery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Photograph taken August 1991 © Crown copyright.NMR ref: bb91_17897

The art of making barrels for storing liquids dates back to the Iron Age people of Europe. In this brewery a section is set aside for making and filling barrels with beer. In the background is the one of the cooling chimneys for the brewery. This brewery was built in 1873, for William Butler, as a self-contained site with maltings, brewhouse, stables and offices.

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West Midlands Wolverhampton

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1990s (1990 - 1999)

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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.

Cooperage, Springfield Brewery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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