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I,ll Drink To That

Astonian

gone but not forgotten
Famous Brum brewers Ansells were based in Aston, partly on the former grounds of Aston Hall, and taking as there Logo is a squirrell.
This was on the crest of Thomas Holte who Owned Aston Hall.
The Home end at Aston Villa,s ground is called The Holte End.

William Butler of Mitchell a Butlers beer fame came to birmingham
From Leicestershire and Gained Employment in a Hairdressers.
He Married the Daughter of the man who ran the Crown Pub on Broad street
And eventualy took Charge at the pub,
In doing so he moved from the crown of the head to head of Crowns
 
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