Archive record · Brewery
Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery
Leeds, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1822
- Closed
- 2011
- Archive ID
- TB-7M1G7JJQ
- 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
Joshua Tetley acquired William Sykes brewery in 1822. The Leeds brewery became a major regional brewer and, in the 1980s, the world largest producer of cask ale. Leeds brewing ceased in June 2011; Tetley brands continued elsewhere. Note carried from the merged duplicate record, which held the fuller history.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Tetley acquired the brewery in 1822; Leeds brewing ceased June 2011.
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 Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery
- Who owns Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery?
- Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery independent?
- Yes. Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds 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 Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery still open?
- No. Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery has closed (2011). Joshua Tetley acquired William Sykes brewery in 1822. The Leeds brewery became a major regional brewer and, in the 1980s, the world largest producer of cask ale. Leeds brewing ceased in June 2011; Tetley brands continued elsewhere. Note carried from the merged duplicate record, which held the fuller history.
- When was Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery founded?
- Joshua Tetley & Son - Leeds Brewery was founded in 1822 in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.
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