Theakston Brewery company acquired and closed down the Lightfoot Brewery, also in Masham. Theakston's expanded into Cumbria in 1974 buying the Carlisle State Management Brewery. The brewery had been owned and operated by the government since 1916. However, the site was a financial drain on Theakston's and led to the company being taken over in 1984 by Blackburn based brewer, Matthew Brown plc. Matthew Brown was itself taken over by Scottish & Newcastle in 1987. Paul Theakston (Managing Director since 1968) left Theakston's in 1988, and in 1992 established the Black Sheep Brewery in the old Lightfoot Brewery premises - located adjacent
Camden Town Brewery Town Brewery's all-year-round 'present' range includes: The brewery also rotates a range of 'occasional' beers, brewed in limited batches throughout the year: Previous Camden Town Brewery beers have included: The Horseshoe remains in operation, serving Camden Town Brewery beers alongside fine wines, guest beers, and a seasonal menu using fresh ingredients. The Brewery Bar, located within the arches of the Kentish Town brewery, serves their beers on tap with a rotating guest list of street food vendors including Motherflipper, Oli Baba's and Dosa Deli. The Brewery also offers tours to the public to see how their beer is made and