Timeline of The Malthouse building since 1669
Timeline of The Malthouse building since 1669
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
1669
1669
Hythe Brewery was founded in 1669 and it was decided to have part of the brewery in the high street, which was the Malthouse. The building is much the same as it was then, although part of the building has since been demolished. It holds a lot of character with massive beams and old stone walls. When the brewery began the slated slabbed floors would be spread with damp barley, which germinated to form malt. This was dried in a kiln then brewed with hops to make beer.
James Pashley the founder of the brewery and builder of the Malthouse was a local resident. When Pashley died the brewery was taken over by the family named Friend.
Hythe Brewery was founded in 1669 and it was decided to have part of the brewery in the high street, which was the Malthouse. The building is much the same as it was then, although part of the building has since been demolished. It holds a lot of character with massive beams and old stone walls. When the brewery began the slated slabbed floors would be spread with damp barley, which germinated to form malt. This was dried in a kiln then brewed with hops to make beer.
James Pashley the founder of the brewery and builder of the Malthouse was a local resident. When Pashley died the brewery was taken over by the family named Friend.
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1801
1801
Ownership was taken over by the Mackeson family
Ownership was taken over by the Mackeson family
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1847
1847
Owned by Henry Mackeson, Brewer, High Street, Hythe
Owned by Henry Mackeson, Brewer, High Street, Hythe
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1899
1899
Pale and family who were ale brewers, maltsters, & wine and spirit merchants joined Mackeson & Co to become part of the Hythe Brewery
Pale and family who were ale brewers, maltsters, & wine and spirit merchants joined Mackeson & Co to become part of the Hythe Brewery
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1907
1907
The production of Mackeson's Milk Stout began. Each pint was said to contain as much energising carbohydrate
as 10 oz of dairy milk. This stout was to become their most famous product
The production of Mackeson's Milk Stout began. Each pint was said to contain as much energising carbohydrate
as 10 oz of dairy milk. This stout was to become their most famous product
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1929
1929
Mackeson's become part of the Whitbread Brewery
Mackeson's become part of the Whitbread Brewery
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1932
1932
The kiln was demolished and the Malthouse was used as a bonded warehouse for the storage of whisky and other strong alcohol
The kiln was demolished and the Malthouse was used as a bonded warehouse for the storage of whisky and other strong alcohol
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1968
1968
Production ended at Hythe Brewery - most of which is no longer standing.
Production ended at Hythe Brewery - most of which is no longer standing.
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1972
1972
Robert and Claudia Maxtone- Graham (who are the current owners) bought the Malthouse building. The garden
that is there today was bought separately when the council decided it would not be needed for road widening.
It was in this year that it was decided to convert the building into an antiques market. After much work cutting through enormous beams by hand , Robert and his builder opened up the centre of the building to create suitable spaces for individual stalls to be situated. A second staircase was also built.
Robert and Claudia Maxtone- Graham (who are the current owners) bought the Malthouse building. The garden
that is there today was bought separately when the council decided it would not be needed for road widening.
It was in this year that it was decided to convert the building into an antiques market. After much work cutting through enormous beams by hand , Robert and his builder opened up the centre of the building to create suitable spaces for individual stalls to be situated. A second staircase was also built.
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1974
1974
Local people had become aware of the intent to create an antiques centre and many reserved stalls in advance.
On the 28th June 1974 the antiques market opened its doors to the public with several stalls let.
Local people had become aware of the intent to create an antiques centre and many reserved stalls in advance.
On the 28th June 1974 the antiques market opened its doors to the public with several stalls let.
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Today
Today
The Malthouse is still open after over 46 years of trading.
The Malthouse is still open after over 46 years of trading.
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the malthouse story
the malthouse story
1669 Hythe brewery was founded
1801 Ownership taken over by the Mackeson family
1847 Owned by Henry Mackeson, Brewer
Robert and Claudia Maxtone-Graham
Robert and Claudia Maxtone-Graham