Name/Title
Brass Beer Barrel Collar - Samuel SmithEntry/Object ID
2025.1.230Description
A Brass Beer Barrel Collar for the Samuel Smith Tadcaster BreweryContext
Samuel Smith Old Brewery, commonly known as Samuel Smith's or Sam Smith's, is an independent brewery and pub operator based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, established in 1758. It claims to be Yorkshire's oldest brewery.[1]
It is known for being traditionally run with conservative values, still using dray horses for some beer deliveries, and banning music, television and mobile devices in its bars.[2]
History
Tadcaster had been a centre for brewing since the 14th century because of its gypsum rich wells.[1] The Old Brewery was established as the Backhouse & Hartley Brewery in 1758.[3][1]
In 1847, John Smith, supported by his father,[4] a butcher and cattle dealer from Meanwood, purchased it and built his new John Smith's Brewery close by. John Smith's brother William, who ran the business after John's death in 1879, left the Old Brewery to his nephew Samuel in 1886. However, Samuel inherited an empty building and well, with all equipment having been moved next door. Nevertheless, he refitted and opened his brewery.[3][5]
Samuel Smith traditional bottled beer styles influenced American craft brewers such as Goose Island and Brooklyn Brewery in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Source Wikipedia.Acquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
Transfer