But what about this one:
Thursday 16 January 2014
From time to time we find old bottles at Broadway. These give a fascinating glimpse into the past. Often, the origin or purpose of the bottle is clear, such as the one we found a couple of weeks ago: THE CHELTENHAM ORIGINAL BREWERY LTD. A search on the web quickly tells us that this bottle dates from a period before 1945, so is already pretty old. And the purpose is clear: it contained beer !
But what about this one:
It is marked: G.BREARLEY and underneath, EVESHAM. The top is quite wide. There is nothing about the name on the net. A few locals we consulted smiled in recognition of the name, but couldn't remember much about it. Can any of our readers provide some information? It's great to find a bottle at Broadway with such clear local associations, and now that we have 5 or 6 already, it seems a nice idea to put them in a display cabinet at the station with a little explanation on each.
But what about this one:
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Jo. You need to search a little better.
One recently went on Ebay for £9.60
That's about 10 'Blues' worth.
As to the family, there is mention of them on the Badsey History forum
George Brearley was the son of George and Laura Brearley of Port Street Bengeworth, who were mineral Water manufacturers and bottlers.
http://www.badsey.net/past/stockey.htm
I haven't yet read it sufficiently deeply to suggest a date.
Ken.
Hi Ken,
I saw the Bengeworth connection, but also heard that they were thought to be brewers, hence the request for some local knowledge.
Thanks for your comment though!
Just had a look at Kelly's Directory for Worcestershire, 1900. It gives the following info. in the Evesham section.
Brearly Geo. Mineral Water Manufacturer, Fleece Yard, Bridge Street.
Thanks, that's hard evidence! I do appreciate the support of the community.
I am currently washing and laying out the pieces of porcelain I found in the ash at Broadway - I will post some pictures in a couple of days.
Jo
im sure in my youth back in the 60s whilst living in chipping campden im sure brearleys went round all the local villages delivering house to house just like davenports did with beer alan h
Hi Jo, there's a couple of mentions in the London Gazette and one in the Edinburgh Gazette re a George Brearley providing further provenance for your bottle.
George Brearley, the younger, formerly residing and carrying on business at the Royal Oak Inn, Evesham,in the county of Worcester, but now of Badsey, Evesham aforesaid, journeyman mineral water manufacturer.
The Edinburgh Gazette 27th November 1908
George Brearley of 35 Elm Road, Evesham a retired mineral water manufacturer died 17th May 1950. Debts to be forwarded to Cross Son and Hodgetts , Evesham, Worcs. Solicitors.
London Gazette 8th September 1950.
Keep up the good work, - Chalky White
Thanks, Chalky.
The bottle came from the ditch along the field south of the station, and I suspect was linked to the allotments that were there. Thirsty work! We also found two old beer bottles, and a large soda syphon marked Cheltenham & Gloucester Mineral Water.
The pieces of china I'm looking into are from a different layer, high up on the embankment. I'll get to that later in the week.
the bottle is 1885 or earlier as it belonged to my great grandad pop factory in evesham the leys i have one myself and is a treasured possesion
George Brearley was my great father. I have only two bottles one glass like yours( a pop bottle) and a stone bottle.
I am always in hope of finding more.
Georges daughter Maisie married Arthur Wheatley jockey from Badsey. He was the first jockey to win every race on the card in one day, in Durban South Africa.
The family lived in Lime Street, Evesham and had a factory near to where the Regal Cinema now stands.
Thanks, that's very interesting! Very kind of you to post.
Still haven't found anywhere to exhibit the finds, but I still have them all. Maybe one day the railway will have a museum showing its history.
I have recently found one in Dursley Gloucestershire. Has an aluminium screw cap. Very good condition.
The Brearleys were a relation, my Dads great grandmother, we are desperately looking to find a bottle for him, please let me know if you are interested in letting it go!
I have passed that bottle on to the RAT - Railway Archiving Trust - at Toddington. I might be able to persuade them to let it go.
Send me an email:
breva2011 (at) hotmail.co.uk
Jo
I dug one of these out of my garden last month!! Just outside Pershore, it's been fab to find out some more information on it's origins. It's in perfect condition :)
Jess
There are currently 3 old Brearley bottles for sale at the Avonvale Collective antique centre on the Offenham Road. Be quick though.
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