Established in 1847, Gales Brewery (George Gale & Co. Ltd) was an old brewery in Horndean and was known for producing HSB (Horndean Special Bitter) and Gales Bitter.
In late 2005 Fuller's Brewery bought Gales for £92 million and the brewery sadly closed for good in January 2006.
We have had a look through the archive – if you or someone from your family worked at the brewery we would love to hear your memories. You can message us on our Facebook page.
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We have had a look through the archive – if you or someone from your family worked at the brewery we would love to hear your memories. You can message us on our Facebook page.
5. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
Gales Brewery at Horndean 3rd October 2003. Gales badges on beer pumps. Picture: David Garvey 033382-10 Photo: The News archive
6. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
The Old Brewery 1930Picture: Permission of hantsphere.org.uk/Hampshire Library and Information Centre. Photo: The News archive
7. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
The familiar view of Gales Brewery in Horndean 8th November 2005. Picture: Steve Reid 055176-37 Photo: The News Archive
8. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
Gales Brewery at Horndean 3rd October 2003. Moyra Williams, packaging and trade quality brewer and Derek Lowe, head brewer, sample Sweet Chariot in the sampling room, complete with award certificates on the walls. Picture: David Garvey 033382-4 Photo: The News archive