Hopcraft & Norris Ltd Round Black Backed Steel

Hopcraft & Norris Ltd black backed steel tray dating from 1937. The business was founded by Albert Hopcraft in Brackley, in 1842. The Company and its 119 public houses was registered as Hopcraft & Norris Ltd in 1895. Hopcraft & Norris Ltd merged with the Chesham Brewery Ltd in 1946 to form Chesham & Brackley Breweries Ltd. The Company was acquired by Taylor, Walker & Co. Ltd in 1956. Brewing ceased at Chesham in 1957 and at Brackley in 1959. The public houses were transferred to Benskin's Watford Brewery in 1962. The tray featured is a standard design produced for breweries throughout Britain to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. The manufacturer's mark states - 'Hancor' Mitcham Made in England Apologies for the black & white photograph as it is the only one available.