Brewery will be the focus of history group's talk

An illustrated talk on the history of brewing in the area will take place later this month.

David Pickersgill and John Stock will be talking about the history of the Worksop and Retford Brewery Company to members of Aston-cum-Aughton History Group.

The event will be taking place on Monday September 21 at 7pm at the William Layne Reading Room, Aughton Lane, Aston.

A spokesperson said: “Their illustrated talk tells the half-forgotten story of what was once one of Worksop’s foremost industries.

“Come along to discover the history of the Worksop and Retford Brewery Company, from its nineteenth century origins to its 1959 takeover by Sheffield brewers Tennants, and its effects on cultural and sporting life in Bassetlaw.

“For many years they supplied beer to the Yellow Lion at Aston.”