United Lancastrian Breweries (Part of Charrington United Breweries Ltd) Rectangular Tin
United Lancastrian Breweries Ltd tin tray dating from the 1960s. The The tray featured advertises the Company's "Cornbrook Ales". The Cornbrook Brewery Co. Ltd was based in Old Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester.
United Lancastrian Breweries Ltd tin tray dating from the 1960s. The Cornbrook Brewery Co. Ltd, based in Old Trafford, was acquired by United Breweries Ltd, formely named Northern Breweries Ltd, in 1961. United Breweries Ltd merged with Charrington & Co. Ltd in 1962 to form Charrington United Breweries Ltd. If my dating of this featured tray is correct, United Lancastrian Breweries was owned by Charrington United Breweries Ltd. In 1967 Charrington United Breweries Ltd merged with Bass, Mitchells & Butlers Ltd becoming Bass Charrington Ltd. Bass Charrington Ltd continued to operate at the Old Trafford site as part of its Northern Division, eventually closing the brewery in 1973. The manufacturer's mark states - Printed in Great Britain by Reginald Corfield Ltd. 0082
| Brewery Origin | England |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Reverse Finish | Standard |
| Tray Manufacturer | Reginald Corfield Ltd (Redhill) |
| Tray Material | Tin |
| Year Of Manufacture | 1964 |