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Courage brewery - Horselydown Lane

Categories: Commerce, Animals, Food & Drink

Founded by John Courage at the Anchor Brewhouse site. The earliest existing building dates from 1871 and was largely rebuilt in 1894 - 1895. Reconstructed, restored and refurbished in 1985 - 1989. Grade II listed. The business merged with Barclay Perkins in 1955.

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Courage brewery - Horselydown Lane

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