Archive record · Brewery
Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery
Mile End Road, London, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1757
- Closed
- 1975
- Archive ID
- TB-8VQD8QT5
- Last checked
- 2026-09-10
Who owns this brewery?
Independent ownership is recorded. No parent company is held in the archive.
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Summary
Anchor Brewery moved to Mile End in 1757; Charrington joined 1766. By 1807/08 it was London's second-largest brewer. Anchor closed January 1975; most buildings were demolished in 1976.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Anchor Brewery moved to Mile End in 1757; Charrington joined 1766. By 1807/08 it was London's second-largest brewer. Anchor closed January 1975; most buildings were demolished in 1976.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
CommercialMedium reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-21Claim last checked 2026-08-21
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Common questions about Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery
- Who owns Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery?
- Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Mile End Road, London, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery independent?
- Yes. Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
- Is Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery still open?
- No. Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery has closed (1975). Anchor Brewery moved to Mile End in 1757; Charrington joined 1766. By 1807/08 it was London's second-largest brewer. Anchor closed January 1975; most buildings were demolished in 1976.
- When was Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery founded?
- Charrington & Co. - Anchor Brewery was founded in 1757 in Mile End Road, London, England, United Kingdom.
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