Hammersmith Brewery

Hammersmith Brewery

Type	Beer
Location	London, United Kingdom
Coordinates	51°29′30″N0°14′3″W / 51.49167°N 0.23417°W / 51.49167; -0.23417
Opened	1780
Closed	1840
Key people	Joseph Cromwell

The Hammersmith Brewery (also known as Cromwell's Brewery, Swail's Brewery or the Town Brewery) was a brewery in Hammersmith, London.

History

The 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.

Hammersmith Creek Ordnance Survey 1866

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

1. 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.
2. "DD/13". ledgers. Hammersmith and Fulham Archives and Local History Centre.
3. "ACC/1214/1505". Lease for 63 years from 25 March 1842.. The London Archives: City of London.
4. "The Plough and Harrow". J.D. Wetherspoon. Retrieved 22 August 2024.