Charrington Brewery

Charrington Brewery was founded in Bethnal Green, London, in the early 18th century by Robert Westfield.

[2] The brewing operations of the company were bought by Interbrew (now Anheuser-Busch InBev) in 2000, while the retail side (hotel and pub holdings) were renamed Six Continents.

[5] Nicholas's two sons, Edward and Spencer, succeeded their father in 1859, and following the death of Head in 1880, the firm was known as Charrington & Co.

The People's Refreshment House Association's large chain of freehold and leasehold properties were acquired by Charrington & Co. Ltd. from the beginning of 1962.

The Anchor Brewery on Mile End Road ceased production in January 1975, but remained the company's head office.

As well as being Grade II listed, Adams House is protected under the Stepney Green Conservation Area.

A report by Tower Hamlets Council in October 2007 described Adams House as: "...an unusual corner building which makes a positive contribution to the area, both because of its architectural quality and its historic importance as a surviving part of the large brewery which dominated the site for a long period of time.