Archive record · Brewery
Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery
Bradford, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1840
- Closed
- 1955
- Archive ID
- TB-QQ06PV0V
- Last checked
- 2026-08-21
Who owns this brewery?
Independent ownership is recorded. No parent company is held in the archive.
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Summary
Founded 1840, bought by James Hammond in 1860. Expanded via many Yorkshire brewery takeovers; Fountain Brewery ceased brewing July 1955. Company later entered United Breweries and Bass Charrington lineage.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Founded 1840, bought by James Hammond in 1860. Expanded via many Yorkshire brewery takeovers; Fountain Brewery ceased brewing July 1955. Company later entered United Breweries and Bass Charrington lineage.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
CommercialMedium reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-21Claim last checked 2026-08-21
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Common questions about Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery
- Who owns Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery?
- Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Bradford, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery independent?
- Yes. Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
- Is Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery still open?
- No. Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery has closed (1955). Founded 1840, bought by James Hammond in 1860. Expanded via many Yorkshire brewery takeovers; Fountain Brewery ceased brewing July 1955. Company later entered United Breweries and Bass Charrington lineage.
- When was Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery founded?
- Hammond's United Breweries Ltd - Fountain Brewery was founded in 1840 in Bradford, England, United Kingdom.
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