We just had to split this story in 2 and it’s the fascinating story of how Arthur Guinness almost literally planted his flag in St. James gate in 1759 and signed an unheard of 9000 year lease.
How he physically confronted city workers after they tried to turn off his water supply, how he, and his heirs always looked abroad at emerging markets, and this ambition and striving to always grow becomes the hallmark of Guinness heirs.
We examine if they were as benevolent as they’re portrayed in the Guinness archives, did they profit as millions died and emigrated during the Irish famine? There’s so much to get through as we take you up to 1950 in the Guinness story enjoy