Have you ever fancied owning a slice of brewing history? Then CAMRA’s National Breweriana Auction, which returns to Burton-on-Trent’s Town Hall on Saturday 24 October, is for you. After 40 events, this will be the last national one so don’t miss it!
It will have around 150 lots covering everything from mirrors to trays plus advertising signs, jugs, flagons, bottles, books and pump clips, as well as a few more unusual items. Plus, there will be stands selling brewery memorabilia.
There are all sorts of items from all over the country to decorate your home. What about a flagon from Wadworth? Or a limited-edition commemorative Millennium Ale set from Mansfield brewery, which first started brewing in 1855, comprising of an unopened bottle, glass and bottle opener in a lovely metal container.
There are numerous items that you can either use, or more likely display. What about a Bass tray or one of a number of Worthington lots, including an ashtray, match holder and a mayor jug. These two Burton-on-Trent breweries were founded in the mid/late 1700s. By the late 1800s, Bass was the biggest brewery in the world and merged with Worthington in 1927.
And the auction wouldn’t be complete without a Guinness item or two. This year there is a mug and a display stand among the lots.
These are just a few of the items on sale, each with a history to tell. You don’t have to be an expert to attend the National Breweriana Auction. It is great fun to take part in or even just to watch. It’s an opportunity to get some great bargains, and many of the items on sale can appreciate in value. Like any CAMRA event, there is good beer on sale all day from a local brewery.
Burton-on-Trent is easily accessible by train, and the Town Hall is just a short walk from the railway station. The venue is Wheelchair accessible. The event starts at 10.30am with the opportunity to view the lots and browse the breweriana stands. Bidding starts at noon and is normally finished by 3pm, giving a chance to have a final perusal of the stands before visiting some of Burton's iconic pubs and heading home.
Entrance is by catalogue, available on the day for £3, or in advance by first class post for £6.45 from tckty.camra.org.uk/e/559/national-breweriana-auction
If you can’t get there, postal bids are accepted, just contact Bill Austin: 07831 688276 or baustin1951@btinternet.com
For more details go to gandc.camra.org.uk
