2014

SJ8934 : Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, Staffordshire

taken 10 years ago, near to Stone, Staffordshire, England

Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, Staffordshire
Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, Staffordshire
Trent and Mersey Canal.
This has long been a canal landmark. It was built in 1881 for the purpose of storing ale ready for distribution by canal. It is a Grade II listed building.

As far back as the 12th century, Stone was famous for the qualities of the ales brewed at Stone Priory. This tradition was carried on by various brewers, over the centuries.Francis Joule came to Stone in 1785 to take over one of the established breweries. Legend suggests that the brewery was located on or near the site of the old monastic brew house. Apparently, it was the custom of the monks to mark their casks with "the sign of the cross" so Joule's decided to adopt the red cross as their trademark. Charrington's bought the brewery and closed it in 1974. (The old old story!!!)

Joule's beer is now brewed in Burton, and can be enjoyed in several Stone hostelries!

Note: * As from 2010 Joule's ales have been available from a new brewery in Market Drayton - apparently using original Joule's recipes.

Another note: A brand new brewery is being built in 2019 by the canal about two hundred metres to the south-east.

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Geographical Context: Industry Canals
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Housing in Stone [34] · Trent and Mersey Canal Near [28] · Joule's Brewery [3] Title Clusters: · Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, Staffordshire [11] ·
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SJ8934, 321 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Roger D Kidd   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 10 September, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 16 September, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8989 3400 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:54.2004N 2:9.1052W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8982 3404
View Direction
East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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