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Founded 1824, but was engulfed by the notorious Watney's empire. Independent again since 1991 as a result of a management buy-out. Closed down 2000 when taken over by asset-strippers. The brands were bought by a company called "Refresh", for whom the beers are brewed by Thomas Hardy.
Reported by the first edition of the Good Beer Guide as having 'A little real ale still available.'