Archive record · Brewery
S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery
Sheffield, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1837
- Closed
- 1999
- Archive ID
- TB-MZE3J2HM
- 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 in 1837 at Sheaf Island Brewery; Ward joined in 1868. Moved to former Soho Brewery on Ecclesall Road in 1876, renamed Sheaf Brewery. Acquired by Vaux in 1972; brewing ceased 1999.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Founded in 1837 at Sheaf Island Brewery; Ward joined in 1868. Moved to former Soho Brewery on Ecclesall Road in 1876, renamed Sheaf Brewery. Acquired by Vaux in 1972; brewing ceased 1999.
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 S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery
- Who owns S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery?
- S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
- Is S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery independent?
- Yes. S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf 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 S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery still open?
- No. S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery has closed (1999). Founded in 1837 at Sheaf Island Brewery; Ward joined in 1868. Moved to former Soho Brewery on Ecclesall Road in 1876, renamed Sheaf Brewery. Acquired by Vaux in 1972; brewing ceased 1999.
- When was S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery founded?
- S H Ward & Co. Ltd - Sheaf Brewery was founded in 1837 in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
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