Banks's beers have been crafted at our Park Brewery in Wolverhampton since 1875 and have provided the foundation for the success of the Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries, plc as you can see below:

1875

Banks's and Company began brewing at Park Brewery in Wolverhampton.

1890

The Wolverhampton & Dudley Brewery was formed from an amalgamation of three local breweries, including Banks's and Co.

1909

Acquired North Worcestershire Breweries.

1912-28

Acquired John Rolinson and Sons Ltd at Netherton, Kidderminster Brewery Co, City Brewery Co in Lichfield and the wines and spirits business of Robert Allen and Co Ltd of Worcester.

1943

Acquired Julia Hanson and Sons ltd of Dudley.

1960

Acquired the Broadway Brewery at Shifnal.

1964

Floated on the Stock Exchange for the first time.

1992

JW Cameron and Co Ltd of Hartlepool was acquired.

1999

Marston, Thompson and Evershed Ltd of Burton upon Trent was acquired

2000

Mansfield Brewery Co Ltd was acquired

2005

Acquired the Jennings Brewery in Cumbria