The Shirley Brewery was acquired by Nathaniel Page in 1889. The Royal Oak Brewery was founded by Henry Overton in 1854. The two companies merged in 1892 to form Page & Overton’s Brewery Ltd. In 1903, the Shirley Brewery was closed and the Royal Oak Brewery renamed the Shirley Brewery. They were bought out by Hoare & Co Ltd in 1929, but brewing continued until 1954.
7 Comments
6 March, 2017
at 8:25 pm
It’s great to see these labels. I am a descendant of the Overton family-my grandmother was an Overton. Thank you. Bridget Fellows
22 July, 2017
at 8:12 am
Hi Bridget,
Hope you are Well, I have been researching my family History The “Wallis’s”of 18 & 46 Surrey street Croydon and it is with interest I have found they must have known Henry Overton as they where in the same Lodge, lived next door to him in Surrey street and lived at number 7, Overtons Yard as in the 1891 census. Bridget I hope there may be some mentioned of my family in the research you have. Looking forward to you reply. Take Care of yourself Terry Wallis
22 October, 2017
at 12:59 pm
I have acquired a Page and Overton flagon from a friend and wondered how old it was. It looks like it possibly dates from 1892 to 1903.
Any further information would be appreciated.
Thanks
22 October, 2017
at 12:59 pm
I have acquired a Page and Overton flagon from a friend and wondered how old it was. It looks like it possibly dates from 1892 to 1903.
Any further information would be appreciated.
Thanks
27 October, 2017
at 2:05 pm
I am selling a rare Page & Overtons enamel sign on Ebay at the moment. Its in very good condition and enamelled.
John Dickinson johnimages@yahoo.co.uk
28 October, 2017
at 10:32 am
This enamel sign is lovely, I expect it will make a lot of money.
You can find it here
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Page-Overtons-Oatmeal-Stout-Shirley-Brewery-Croydon/332423772774?hash=item4d66003a66:g:grsAAOSwj99Z7v2d
2 November, 2017
at 12:19 am
Does anyone know if the brewing records for Page & Overton ‘ s breweries have survived ? , I’d love to have a look , as there are NO brewing records for Surrey in the county or , other archives (That I know of ) ,
Thanks ,
Edd Mather