The company’s Sheaf Brewery once stood at the bottom of Ecclesall Road, where you can still see its famous brewery arch. The complex was turned into posh flats and Wetherspoon’s opened the Sheaf Island pub on the site.
Ward’s Best Bitter was the best-known brew of the company that dated back to 1837 and it’s now produced as a keg beer by Robinson’s. Cheers!
1. Iconic sight
Ward's Brewery on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield on February 21, 1979 | JPIMedia Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Key job
Paul Simpson, operations manager at Ward's Brewery, in 1979 | JPIMedia Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Blooming marvellous
Mile Ridyard, centre, business development manager at Ward's Brewery, congratulates the winners of the Wards in Bloom competition. Geoff and Linda Cooke from the Furnace Inn, Hoyland, Barnsley won the Best Frontage category. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
4. Top pub
Licensees Bob and Pauline Woolley receiving their Pub of the Year award from Barry Arnold, left, regional director, Ward's Brewery. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted