1995: Maypole is set up by former colliery manager Danny Losinski, who purchased the 2.5 barrel plant from Alan Gill who had used it to start the Springhead Brewery back in 1990. 2001: The brewery was bought by Ken and Fran Munro. Rob Neil ntakes over as brewer. Production goes from strength to strength and a 10 barrel brewery is located and installed at a new site at Cromwell. This becomes Milestone Brewing Co.2004: Maypole Brewery ceases production. Some Maypole brands now being brewed at Milestone. 2005: Martyn Langdale, owner of the highly acclaimed The Eight Jolly Brewers' at Gainsborough, buys the old Maypole plant and Rob returns as business partner and brewer. Brewing recommences as Maypole Brewery Ltd. in March. November sees the installation of a fourth fermenting vessel, taking production up from 22 firkins to 32 firkins a week. 2006: Martyn leaves the partnership and Rob becomes sole owner, going on to build a strong portfolio of core beers. 2009: Rob sets up a sister brewery to Maypole, Prior's Well Brewery, in the lovely Hardwick Village in Clumber Park near Worksop. Prior's Well opens in 2010.