Brewing commenced
c1750
Robert Oliver was brewing by 1850 and was succeeded by his brother Thomas Oliver.
Edward Oliver then followed and in the 1880's his widow Hannah Oliver took over.James
Pinchen was a Baking Powder and Mineral Water supplier in Corpusty until he acquired the
South Creake Brewery by 1896.
The brewery was destroyed by fire during August 1898, with the damage estimated at £3000.
By 1908 the brewery was rebuilt and trading as Pinchen & Sons.
Brewing ceased c1914 and by 1921 the premises were used to produce razor blades.
see CHEQUERS
which adjoined the brewery.
The Tower was offered for sale during 1985 with planning permission for conversion into a
( `Luxury' ) dwelling. |
