Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd Round Alloy

Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd alloy tray dating from the 1950s. The Friary Brewery, located on Commercial Road, Guildford, was established in 1865. When Holroyd's business was acquired in 1889 the Company was registered as Friary & Holroyd Ltd. Healy's was purchased in 1890 but it was not until 1895 that the Company was registered as Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Breweries Ltd. The Friary Brewery merged with Meux's Brewery Co. Ltd in 1956 to form Friary Meux Ltd. The merged Company entered liquidation in 1961 and was acquired by Allied Breweries Ltd. Brewing ceased in 1969 and the Friary Brewery was demolished during 1973 and 1974. The tray pictured is an identical copy of another tray produced around the same period except this one has a silver rim versus a gold rim.