Shipstones Brewery
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James Shipstone & Sons was the name of a brewery
based in New Basford in Nottingham
, England
that opened in 1852 and finally closed in 1991.
The company was founded by James Shipstone in 1852. The company's offices and brewery were based at the 7 acres (28,328 m²) Shipstones 'Star' Brewery in the New Basford area of Nottingham. The brewery earned the nickname of 'Star' brewery because of the distinctive red illuminated star which stood at the top of the brewery's tower which could be seen for many miles around.
In 1922 it absorbed both the Beeston Brewery Company and William Hooley Limited.
By 1939, the company owned 550 licenced premises, 30 diesel lorries for long distance delivery work, and 50 horses for local delivery work.
The brewery remained an independent family business until 1978 when the company was purchased by Greenall's of Warrington
who also purchased a number of other breweries from neighbouring towns and cities. Greenall's introduced minor changes to the production of the various Shipstones beers and increased the marketing of the company, in 1987 Shipstones became the main shirt sponsor of Nottingham Forest
Football
Club, in an arrangement which continued until 1994.
In 1990, Greenall's announced that they were ending all beer production and becoming a retailer only company. Production at Shipstones Brewery ended in early 1991 after 139 years. The Shipstones brand continued to be produced for some years afterwards at breweries in Burton upon Trent
.
Today the company offices have been taken over, while some housing and retail units have been constructed on other parts of the site. The landmark Art Deco
building remains standing and has been earmarked for conversion into offices.
Brewery
A brewery is a dedicated building for the making of beer, though beer can be made at home, and has been for much of beer's history. A company which makes beer is called either a brewery or a brewing company....
based in New Basford in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
that opened in 1852 and finally closed in 1991.
History
The company produced the Shipstones brand of beer, known locally as Shippos.The company was founded by James Shipstone in 1852. The company's offices and brewery were based at the 7 acres (28,328 m²) Shipstones 'Star' Brewery in the New Basford area of Nottingham. The brewery earned the nickname of 'Star' brewery because of the distinctive red illuminated star which stood at the top of the brewery's tower which could be seen for many miles around.
In 1922 it absorbed both the Beeston Brewery Company and William Hooley Limited.
By 1939, the company owned 550 licenced premises, 30 diesel lorries for long distance delivery work, and 50 horses for local delivery work.
The brewery remained an independent family business until 1978 when the company was purchased by Greenall's of Warrington
Warrington
Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It lies 16 miles east of Liverpool, 19 miles west of Manchester and 8 miles south of St Helens...
who also purchased a number of other breweries from neighbouring towns and cities. Greenall's introduced minor changes to the production of the various Shipstones beers and increased the marketing of the company, in 1987 Shipstones became the main shirt sponsor of Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
Football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
Club, in an arrangement which continued until 1994.
In 1990, Greenall's announced that they were ending all beer production and becoming a retailer only company. Production at Shipstones Brewery ended in early 1991 after 139 years. The Shipstones brand continued to be produced for some years afterwards at breweries in Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. Its associated adjective is "Burtonian"....
.
Today the company offices have been taken over, while some housing and retail units have been constructed on other parts of the site. The landmark Art Deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
building remains standing and has been earmarked for conversion into offices.