Norman Watney
1834–1911 (age 77)
Biography
Norman Watney (1834-1911) was a respected brewer whose career spanned the Victorian era and into the Edwardian period. As a member of the brewing industry, he contributed to one of England's traditional trades during a time of significant commercial expansion. His work reflected the values of craftsmanship and enterprise that characterized his generation.
Watney's life of seventy-seven years was rooted in his community and his profession. His burial at Church of St Mary the Virgin in Westerham reflects his standing in that parish. His legacy endures through the memory of his contributions to both his trade and his local community.