Harvey's of Bristol
of Bristol, importer of sherry and port and wine and spirit merchants.
1962 John Harvey and Sons was renamed Harvey's of Bristol; the trading activities were carried on under the name John Harvey and Sons[1]. The subsidiaries were:[2]
- John Harvey and Sons Ltd
- Harvey's of Bristol (Overseas) Ltd
- William Perry Wine Merchants Ltd
- Cater, Stoffell and Fortt Ltd, grocery, restaurant and catering
- Stewart and Son of Dundee Ltd, whisky
1962 Acquired Cockburn, Smithes and Co which was brought together with Martinez, Gassiot and Co to produce a single efficient unit in Oporto without changing the styles of the traditional ports[3]
1963 S. Pearson and Son bought a large shareholding in Château Latour in association with Harvey's of Bristol.[4].
1965 Acquired by Showerings, Vine Products and Whiteways Ltd[5]
1968 Showerings, Vine Products and Whiteways was acquired by Allied Breweries
1981 was part of Showerings, Vine Products and Whiteways Ltd, a subsidiary of Allied Lyons