| Closed | |||
| Address | Matthew Brown & Co. Ltd Lion Brewery Coniston Road Blackburn | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| County (see footnote) | Ceremonial Lancashire | Shire Lancashire | Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen |
History
Matthew Brown started brewing in 1830 based at Pole St, Preston. After taking over Nuttall & Sons they relocated to Nuttalls brewery in Blackburn in 1927. Following a failed take over attempt in the early 1980, they were taken over by Scottish & Newcastle in 1987. The brewery closed in 1991 with production of Matthew Brown brands being relocated to Home Brewery in Nottingham and on it&'s closure to Mansfield.
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Last Updated : 7th December 2016