Brass Beer Barrel Collar - Wadworth Ltd Devizes Brewery

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Brass Beer Barrel Collar - Wadworth Ltd Devizes Brewery

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.237

Description

A Brass Beer Barrel collar from the Wadworth Brewery Devizes

Context

Wadworth Brewery, founded in 1875 by Henry Alfred Wadworth in Devizes, Wiltshire, is a family-owned brewery and pub company, now in its fifth generation of ownership by the Bartholomew family, with Toby Bartholomew as managing director. Here's a more detailed look at Wadworth's history and background: Founding: Henry Alfred Wadworth, with his partner John Smith Bartholomew, established the brewery in 1875 in Devizes. Early Years: The brewery initially operated at Northgate Brewery, but due to growing demand, they moved to a new facility in 1885, known as the Northgate Brewery, which is a tower brewery. Family Ownership: The brewery has remained a family business, with the Bartholomew family continuing to own and operate it, now in its fifth generation. Brewing Tradition: Wadworth is known for its traditional ales, including 6X, Horizon, and Henry's IPA, and has recently expanded its range with the launch of Folly Road craft beers. New Brewery: In 2023 Wadworth invested in a new state-of-the-art brewing facility on Folly Road in Devizes, moving out of the 1885 brewery at Northgate.

Category

Breweries and Brewing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Location

Cabinet

C12S2