Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer - and while 1698 is the Brewery's official founding date, there is clear evidence that its heritage pre-dates even this period.

Records show that in 1525, William Castlock, the brother of the last abbot of Faversham, was exporting and importing beer.

It was an association with beer that the Castlocks maintained and by 1550 John Castlock, his son, was leasing the abbey brewhouse.

By 1570, he was the owner of 18 Court Street, where brewing has continued ever since.

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