Robinson Brothers (Brewers) Ltd Ceramic Jug

Robinson Brothers (Brewers) Ltd ceramic jug dating from the 1900s.

Foundation of the City Brewery

The City Brewery was founded in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, by the Robinson family in 1754.
In 1874 parts of the City Brewery were rebuilt.
The business traded as Robinson Brothers & Howe until George Howe's death in 1892.

Robinson Brothers (Brewers) Ltd Registration

The Company was registered as Robinson Brothers (Brewers) Ltd in 1894
In 1909 the brewhouse was totally detroyed by fire and had to be rebuilt.

Jointly Acquired by C.Vaux & Sons Ltd and James Calder & Co. (Brewers) Ltd

It acquired jointly by C.Vaux & Sons Ltd and James Calder & Co. (Brewers) Ltd in 1925 with 63 tied houses and was closed.
Residential flats were built on the original site.

The manufacturer's mark states - Manufactured by S.Fielding & Co Stoke-on-Trent