Hedges and Butler
of 155, Regent Street, London, W. Wine and Spirit Merchants,
See also James William Butler
1667 Established
1844 'HEDGES and BUTLER have to inform the public that they can now be supplied with pure Rhine, Moselle, and Bordeaux Wines'[1]
1889 Partnership change. '... the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, James William Butler, Frank Hedges Butler, Samuel Butler, and Harry Butler, carrying on business as Wine Merchants, at 155, Regent-street, in the city of Westminster, 30, King's-road, Brighton, and the Arcade,-Bournemouth, under the style or firm of Hedges and Butler, has this day been dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards the said Harry Butler, who retires from the firm. All debts due to or owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said James William Butler, Frank Hedges Butler, and Samuel Butler, who will continue the said business under the present style or firm of Hedges and Butler...'[2]
1913 'The vast cellars of Messrs. Hedges and Butler, the well-known wine and spirit merchants, at 155, Regent Street, are one of the sights of London.'[3]
1914 Specialities: " Melnotte et Fils Champagne, which has been supplied to His Majesty the King and to other members of the Royal Family; Ancient Golfers' " Whisky, and other brands of Scotch and Irish Whiskies. Branches: 30, King's Road, Brighton; and The Arcade, Bournemouth.
1989 'the wine and spirit division of Bass.[4]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Morning Herald (London) - Thursday 05 September 1844
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:1 October 1889 Issue:25979 Page:5213
- ↑ Illustrated London News - Saturday 29 November 1913
- ↑ Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 31 May 1989