Established in 1847, Gales Brewery (George Gale & Co. Ltd) was an old brewery in Horndean and was known for producing HSB (Horndean Special Bitter) and Gales Bitter.
In late 2005 Fuller's Brewery bought Gales for £92 million and the brewery sadly closed for good in January 2006.
We have had a look through the archive – if you or someone from your family worked at the brewery we would love to hear your memories. You can message us on our Facebook page.
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9. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
Gales Brewery 1930Picture: Permission of hantsphere.org.uk/Hampshire Library and Information Centre. Photo: The News archive
10. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
Gales Brewery, Horndean, head brewer Derek Lowe (left) with Colin Colesell, chairman of Portsmouth CAMRA, getting a pre-taste before the forthcoming Portsmouth Beerex at the Guildhall back in 2000. Picture: Michael Scaddan 004521-0044 Photo: The News archive
11. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
Gales Brewery London Road 1905Picture: Permission of hantsphere.org.uk/Hampshire Library and Information Centre. Photo: The News archive
12. Memories of Gales Brewery at Horndean
The familiar view of Gales Brewery in Horndean 8th November 2005. Picture: Steve Reid 055176-19 Photo: The News archive