Description and History of Site:-
The site comprises two small retail premises set back from Leeds Road beyond a small courtyard area. Much rebuilding has taken place with little evidence of its former use as a brewery remaining. Set up by a partnership between James Alderson and James Shepherd at Lower Brear in 1866. Following the dissolution of the partnership in 1876, Alderson continued alone. During 1882 substantial alterations were carried out including the erection of new stables, the raising of the brewhouse roof and the provision of louvred ventilation. A number of tied houses were acquired during the years 1874 to 1897 before the premises again became too small. The lease was given up and brewing was transferred to a new purpose built brewery at Windmill Hill (qv) The premises have had many uses over the years including car showroom, kitchen centre and bridal ware shop. The brewery tower is no longer in existence but ancillary buildings remain.

Further Reading and References:-
P.W.Robinson, James Alderson, Brewery Proprietor', Aspects of Calderdale, Wharncliffe Books, Barnsley, 2002, pp. 59-61.

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Viewing the Site :- No public access. The site may be viewed from Leeds Road.

Address :- Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7AG
Grid Ref :- SE 11339 25817
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.728630 , Long -1.829615
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site redeveloped to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1866 - 1897
Record Date :- 8 August 2016

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