[6] Adams left Epsom in 1879 and moved to Gould House, Dedham, Essex,[4] later he articled under Brightwen Binyon (1846–1909) - a locally known architect in Ipswich.
[7] Adams was also a painter and exhibiting member of the Ipswich Fine Art Club.
[4] In 1888, Adams joined the architectural office of Stephen Salter (1825–1896) at 19 Hanover Square, London.
[citation needed] Charles Holden, (originally his assistant in 1899 and then later his Chief designer) and Lionel Pearson (1879–1953, who had attended Liverpool University School of Architecture), both joined the practice in 1904.
[2] In 1896 Henry married Alice Mildred Mathieson (aunt of Sir Frederick Ashton).