Sydney Nevile: Squire in the slums or progressive brewer? A response to David Gutzke

Abstract

This response to the critique of my article by David Gutzke focuses on the definition and impact of the word 'progressive'. It is agreed that Sydney Nevile was a progressive brewer in relation to the industry of his time, but his connections with the broader movement of Progressivism are called into question. The links Gutzke suggests can have other explanations, which are briefly outlined. Some misunderstandings about the social status of Nevile are also corrected.