This message came from Christine McKenna, whose Grandfather was Company Secretary and Managing Director at Hartley's after WW2. This is a really evocative account of Christine's visits to the Brewery as a young girl. Our photo shows a much earlier photo of Ulverston Market Cross with the Big Kings - known as the Klondike- in the background. Many thanks, Christine, A fri end sent me your post regarding gaining information for your project on the brewery. Both my Grandfather & Mother worked for Hartley's Brewery. My grandparents, Irving & Lily Wright managed Hartley's pubs in Urswick & Flookburgh when my mum was young. Eventually they asked the Brewery to refurbish the Kings Arms Hotel in Ulverston, as it was run down & they managed that for a few years, including during the war, when teachers accompanying evacuated children, were staying with them. My Grandfather then worked for the brewery in the offices, as did my Mum eventually. Mum was Secretary to...
Well done everyone! We're looking forwards to hearing some good stories
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