| History of our site in Henley-on-Thames* |
| * Many thanks to Ann
Cottingham for her indepth history of Henley pub, malting and brewing
industries in 'Hostelries of Henley'. Also thanks to Ruth Gibson
for her knowledge of Henley history. |
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| John Lovibond and Sons Ltd were listed as brewers in the Henley registers
from from 1916 - 1968. Often referred to as Lovibonds Brewery, they had
retail outlets across the country (35 in 1916). Lovibonds are still
remembered in the Henley area for the shop in the centre of town and for
the local delivery of pint and quart bottles
of beer, wine and spirits. |
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Lovibonds in Henley-on-Thames Market Place c.
1920's |
| Lovibonds took over the site in Henley in
1916, purchasing the business from Ive Bros. Various members of
the Ive family traded in Henley from 1810. |
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| Ive Brothers were brewers and mineral water
manufacturers as well as wine, beer and spirit merchants located in
19-21 and 37 Market Place, Henley-on-Thames. Note the distinct shape of
the glass mineral water bottle, this design prevented the consumer from
standing the bottle upright, forcing the cork to be kept moist. |
Antique Ives Bros Ginger Beer and Mineral Water Bottles |
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| The site at the Rear of 19-21 Market place
is most well known for the narrow gauge track that runs the length of
the property originating in the Market Place. This track a has
historically been used for assisting with goods in and out of the store. |
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| The two storey building behind 19-21 Market
Place is believed to be built by Alfred Ive in 1867. This building
joins another with a stone stating 'AI 1847'. Alfred was the second
son of a Henley grocer and is listed as a wine and spirit merchant as well
as the licensee of the Greyhound pub (demolished in 1898 to make way for
the new town hall). |
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| After years of neglect, this building is
being carefully restored to its former use. Ivy removed from the
side of the building uncovered a roof finial that appears to date back
to when the building was erected in 1867. |
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| More about the
History of Brewing in Henley |
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