History
We’re extremely proud of our heritage as a family brewer and pub operator and, with over a century of expertise, see ourselves as the innovators in beer. The history of Wadworth from 1852 to present day is quite a journey...
1852
Birth of Henry A Wadworth
(co-founder of Wadworth brewery)
Henry A Wadworth
founded Wadworth Brewery
1875
1885
Wadworth outgrew its original brewery
and thus moved to a new larger site –
the present Northgate Brewery
John Smith Bartholomew
bought a quarter share in
Wadworth brewery for
£6,000
1887
1914
Outbreak of World War I.
Wadworth is one of the first suppliers to the Army Canteen Board, later re-names the Naafi
5th December: 6X was first brewed and
has been brewed at Devizes ever since
1923
1939
World War II brought raw ingredient rationing resulting in 6X reducing from 6% abv to the 4.1% it is today
Old Timer brewed for the first time during the winter months and still a favourite warming winter ale
1961
2004
Prince Philip visits Wadworth
brewery and takes the reins
of the Shire horses to mark
30 years since their
reintroduction
New Brewhouse opened
2008
2014
1.5m pints of Swordfish
brewed
Wadworth appoints first
non-family member as CEO
2015
2015
Wadworth acquired first
pub in Surrey, The Mill Haslemere
Wadworth brewery invest
£600,000 to move all aspects of
the brewery onto one location, this
marks the end of a four year
investment plan
2016
2016
Relaunched beer brands with
new branding and pump clips
