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East End Beer Bottle Labels

November 2, 2017
by the gentle author

Paul Shearsmith kindly sent me these splendid mid-twentieth century labels from Charrington’s at the Anchor Brewery in Mile End and Mann Crossman & Paulin at the Albion Brewery in Whitechapel. It makes me thirsty just contemplating their bold designs, strong typefaces and vibrant warm colours. Anyone fancy joining me for a pint of Toby Brown Ale or a glass of Mann’s Barley Wine? Cheers!

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4 Responses leave one →
  1. November 2, 2017

    Damn! Far too many of these are like old, beloved friends.

  2. Helen Breen permalink
    November 2, 2017

    Greetings from Boston,

    “Anyone fancy joining me for a pint of Toby Brown Ale or a glass of Mann’s Barley Wine?”

    No thank you, but I will try a glass of Mann’s Festival Barley Wine please…

  3. November 3, 2017

    These beer mats have an uncanny ability to evoke memories of pub conversations I had many decades ago. I can also smell the tobacco smoke and taste the beer.

  4. November 3, 2017

    Well, I get thirsty while looking at these fine labels!

    Love & Peace
    ACHIM

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