York Brewery opened in May 1996 in York, England, using the disused brewery equipment of Lions Original Brews from Burnley and was the first brewery within the city walls for 40 years.
In May 1996, York Brewery commenced operations in York, England, with the help of disused brewing equipment from Lions Original Brews in Burnley. This marked the return of a brewery inside the city walls after a 40-year gap.