Morlands Brewery – Abingdon
Click here for a photo album of the former Brewery and actual and former pubs.
Many visitors to Abingdon are intrigued and delighted by the curious Painter Ceramique Plaque which graces actual & former Morland Pubs. It was produced by Poole Pottery or associated Carter Tile Works (RF) and designed by Reginald Bell
They are extremely colourful as befits the artist depicted. Quoting from the brochure produced for the shareholders on the occasion of the 250th anniversary:
‘An interesting connection of the Morland family with the famous 18th century artist of the same name is still preserved by the Company’s Trade Mark, which depicts a painter of that period.’
Apparently there are at least two editions. One of the early ones is believed to be at the North Star at Steventon near Abingdon. The photograph is of that particular plaque, the colours are stronger on the earlier editions.Also at Steventon, inside the Fox, is a metal plaque, which certainly has variations and appears to predate the ceramic plaques.
Click here for a photo album of the former Brewery and actual and former pubs.
There are lots of Morland Beer Glasses, Beer Mats and other Curios on eBay click here to see
please could you tell me where i can purchase an ‘old speckled
hen’ glass with the fox on it, unfortunatly my husband broke his and
my daughter would like to replace it.
thank you
Sheila
I noticed there were a few on eBay click here
http://tinyurl.com/speckled-hen-glasses
Dave
Hi sheila iam writing the History of Morland brewery 1711-2011,a have a new boxed old speckled hen glass which i would give you free if you can come to Abingdon to pick it up call me on 01235 201439
to collect glass Andy Greenaway.
My Uncle ran the Watermans Arms a Morlands pub at Osney Oxford for many years from before WW 2 until his death in 1975.
Many happy memories as a young boy travelling from Weston-s-Mare in the 1950-60s to the Watercan affectionately known to the family.
With my brother and cousins, we spent hours at Osney Lock operating the gates for the lockkeeper. It was a sad day when they were converted to hydraulics.
More stories I’m sure if required.