ATV Today: 20.02.1978: Shipstone Brewery

Summary

James Shipstone and Son of Nottingham, one of Britain's oldest breweries is threatened with a takeover by Northern Foods.

Year:

1978

Duration:

0:02:06

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

The Campaign for Real Ale is supporting the brewery in the battle against the bid and advise shareholders to reject the £12.9m offer. Exterior shot of the Shipstone Brewery at New Basford in Nottingham. Shot inside a pub showing men playing darts. Bev Smith piece to camera in pub. Interview with Chris Holmes, the former Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Chairman about the reasons for fighting the takeover from Northern Foods and the method they will use in the battle, such as with petitions.


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