Newcastle, Quayside, Spicer Lane, Spicer Lane Brewery

HER Number:
11097

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Quayside, Spicer Lane, Spicer Lane Brewery

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Brewing and Malting Site

Site Type: Specific:
Brewery

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
William Welford owned the brewery, malting, granaries and cellars between Burn Bank and Spicer Lane. The Burn's Tavern and a butcher's shop were attached along with three other pubs. Welford retired in 1856 and John Ramsay took over. After his death his executors continued to trade in his name until 1871. His widow became proprietor and brewed here until 1874.

Easting:
254

Northing:
639

Grid Reference:
NZ254639

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Brian Bennison, 1995, Brewers and Bottlers of Newcastle upon Tyne From 1850 to the present day, p 59-60