Join the Family Introduction

1. JOIN THE FAMILY

2. DANIEL THWAITES PLC - Our Story
KeyElements
SHIRE HOTELS & SPAS
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
PROGRESSIVE ERA
DIVERSIFICATION
THE MILLENIUM
CONTEMPORARY ERA
1777- Daniel
Thwaites was
born.
1843- Daniel Thwaites dies.
Brothers Daniel II, John and
Thomas inherit the brewery.
1888- Elma Thwaites inherits
the brewery after Daniel II dies.
1923- Thwaites starts
expansion after James
Pickup & Co Wines and
Spirits and Henry Shaw
are purchased.
1925- Double Ben
introduced and
Thwaites begins to
bottle its beers.
1960- Thwaites
Scholarship initiated by
John Yerburgh and
Thwaites re-introduce dray
horses.
1966- Eanam becomes
Star Brewery- extended at a
cost of £1.5m.
1980- Shire Inns (Now
Shire Hotels) was
founded with The
Millstone at Mellor. A
room was £11 per night.
1984- Cottons Hotel in
Knutsford, Cheshire joins
the Shire Inns group. It
was originally a pub
bought by Thwaites back
in 1956.
1985- Thwaites Dray
horses awarded freedom
of Blackburn after 25
years service to the
community.
1985- The North Lakes
Hotel opens in Penrith,
one of the first hotels in
the UK to offer a large
indoor pool to guests.
1990-1993-A move south
for Shire Inns, with 3 new
build hotels in 3 years;
Aztec – Bristol, The Solent -
Fareham and Kettering Park
- Northamptonshire.
2000- Thwaites
expand into Midlands
purchasing 29 pubs.
Ann Yerburgh
becomes chairman.
2002- Launch of
Lancaster Bomber and
Thwaites expand into
Yorkshire purchasing 28
pubs. Thwaites Theatre
opens in Blackburn.
2002- A new hotel in
Leeds with the Thorpe
Park Hotel & Spa, which
later that year went on to
win a prestigious Catey
award.
2004- Thwaites expand
into South Yorkshire
with multi-million pound
purchase of Rosewood
Pub Company.
2004- Shire Hotels
wins the coveted AA
Hotel Group of the
Year, which was
followed in 2005 by
the RAC Hotel Group
of the year.
2007- Thwaites
celebrate 200 years
of brewing
excellence.
2012- Thwaites Pub Co.
win the Publican Awards
Best Tenanted Operator-
over 200 sites.
2012- The Fleece in
Cirencester re-opens as
an Inn of Character.
2011- Thwaites Inns of
Character is launched.
2013- Thwaites Inns of
Character win the
Publican Award for Best
Accommodation
Operator.
2014- The Judge’s
Lodging in York is the
latest addition to TIOC -
re-opening after a £2.2m
investment.
1920 - 1979
2000 – 2010
1980 - 1999
2011 - PRESENT
1777 - 1888
1807- Daniel
Thwaites becomes
partner in Eanam
Brewery.

3. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
WHAT DO WE DO?
“Providing Superb hospitality in
outstanding properties in great locations”
• Thwaites Pub Co
• Thwaites Inns of Character
• Shire Hotels & Spas

4. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
WHAT WE AIM TO ACHIEVE
CreatingEnduringQuality
SHIRE HOTELS & SPAS
We aim to be true to ourselves and proud of our heritage- so
that we leave an enduring legacy of successful, sustainable
businesses for our people and customers to enjoy for years to
come.

5. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
INNS OF
CHARACTER
SHIRE
HOTELS
& SPAS
OUR
PUBS
OUR
BEERS

6. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
INNS OF CHARACTERJudge’s Lodging The Lister Arms The Royal Oak Penny Street Bridge The Fleece
The Millstone The Lion The Bull’s Head
Eight bustling town and country inns at
the heart of their communities with
traditional features and roaring log
fires.
• A unique business with shared enthusiasm for quality,
locally sourced produce & outstanding
hospitality.
• Publican Award- Best Accommodation Operator
2013
• AA 5 Star Inn Status for 2 of our inns- from only 28 in
the country!
• Tourism Pub of the Year 2012/13 for Millstone at
Mellor
• Our Inns are located in York, Keswick, Lancaster,
Settle, Malham, Mellor, Cirencester and Solihull.

7. INNS OF CHARACTER
SHIRE HOTELS & SPASKettering Park Solent Aztec Cottons Thorpe Park North Lakes
Formed in 1980, Shire Hotels & Spas now operate 6 full service hotels & 1 lodge. The
strapline of Small Details, Big Difference sums up the attention to detail that makes the
hotels stand out from many of the corporate chain hotels in the 4 star market.
• Unlike many companies, we both own and
operate our hotels. Each hotel operates to
similar standards, but has its own design
and features that make it individual and
reflect a more local marketplace.
• Our hotels & Spas pose the perfect balance
between business and leisure. We offer
weddings, meetings and conference
facilities, swimming pools, gyms and spa
treatments at each of our 6 locations.
• Our hotels are located in Penrith, Knutsford,
Leeds, Kettering, Fareham and Bristol with a
total of 703 bedrooms.
• We welcome over 250,000 guests each year and have over
6000 Spa members.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

8. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
INNS OF CHARACTER
THWAITES PUBSA Few Key Facts
An estate of approximately 300 pubs, located across the North of England,
Carlisle to Solihull, and Hull to North Wales.
• Winners of multiple awards:
• The Publican Award 2012 (Finalist 2013 and
2014
• BBPA Pub Champion 2012 (Finalist in 2013)
• We offer a diverse range of pubs that cater to all
markets. From mainstream community locals, to
attractive rural food destinations, and of course,
everything in between.
• We have 8 experienced Area Business Managers
(ABM’s) supported by a customer recruitment
team, a food development team and marketing
support.

9. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
CRAFTY DAN
SHIRE HOTELS & SPAS
Our craft beers are individually created by our
brewers in Crafty Dan, our 20-barrel innovative
micro-brewery and they are based on some of
their favourite recipes, to bring you a repertoire
of ales that suits every season and occasion.
Crafty Dan supplies craft beer to our own inns
and hotels.

10. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
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