Key Words :- brewery office

Viewing the Site :- Adjacent to the public highway

Address :- 26 Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RD
Grid Ref :- TL 3245 1274
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.797632 , Long -0.080688
Local Authority :- East Hertfordshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Hertfordshire
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose

Description and History of Site:-
Company website:

1922 was a period of growth, with Hope Brewery, Hertford in 26 Old Cross acquired and 20 pubs including Queens Head, Bull and Lord Haig. In 1925, Hertford Corporation widened Mill Bridge. Head offices were moved to 26 Old Cross and the Woolpack was built on the old Brewery site.

Further Reading and References:-
Branch Johnson, W. 'The Industrial Archaeology of Hertfordshire'. David & Charles, 1970
Smith, Tim and Carr, Bob. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Hertfordshire and the Lea Valley'. AIA, 2004
Whitaker, Allan. ‘Brewers in Hertfordshire: A Historical Gazetteer’. Hertfordshire Publications, 2006

https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/about-us/macs-history/

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