Archive record · Brewery
John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery
York, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1885
- Closed
- 1956
- Archive ID
- TB-JCH7Y6RW
- 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
Ebor Brewery first appears in the 1885 trade directory. Acquired by J W Cameron & Co in 1953; production ceased in autumn 1956. Brewery buildings demolished in 1972; Hunt Court commemorates the name.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Ebor Brewery first appears in the 1885 trade directory. Acquired by J W Cameron & Co in 1953; production ceased in autumn 1956. Brewery buildings demolished in 1972; Hunt Court commemorates the name.
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 John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery
- Who owns John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery?
- John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in York, England, United Kingdom.
- Is John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery independent?
- Yes. John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor 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 John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery still open?
- No. John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery has closed (1956). Ebor Brewery first appears in the 1885 trade directory. Acquired by J W Cameron & Co in 1953; production ceased in autumn 1956. Brewery buildings demolished in 1972; Hunt Court commemorates the name.
- When was John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery founded?
- John J. Hunt Ltd - Ebor Brewery was founded in 1885 in York, England, United Kingdom.
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