Roberts and Wilson's Brewery Estate Books 1888-1907 [Download .PDF File]

The brewery at Ivinghoe is believed to have been founded around 1720.  By 1873 it was in the ownership of Henry Mann Roberts and William Wilson and remained so until it was sold to Benskins Brewery in 1927.  This publication is a transcription of three of the Estate Books created by the brewery.  The first two volumes record changes of tenancy in the licensed houses and usually include the name and address of the property, the date of the changeover, the names of the outgoing and incoming landlords together with any remarks.  In a number of cases the 1891 and/or 1901 census information has been added.  The third volume gives information about the Beer Houses and other property belonging to the brewery.  It includes the name and location of the house, whether it is leasehold, copyhold or freehold, terms of the lease, owner and any remarks.

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