Evan Evans Bevan Ltd Round Tin

Evan Evans Bevan Ltd tin tray dating from the 1960s. The Vale of Neath Brewery was founded at Cadoxton, Neath, in 1846 by David Evans. In 1860 David Evans also purchased the Swansea Vale Brewery at Pontardawe which had been founded by David Bevan. The Company and its two breweries was acquired by Evan Evans in 1860. The Company was registered as Evan Evans Bevan Ltd in 1935. The Swansea Vale Brewery did not close until 1937. The Company acquired David Williams (Builth) Ltd in 1952. The Vale of Neath Brewery was acquired by Whitbread & Co. Ltd in 1967 and brewing ceased in 1970. The manufacturer's mark states - The Metal Box Co.Ltd. (Liverpool Branch)