Key Words :- distillery

Address :- 14-16 Deptford Bridge, London, Greater London, SE8
Grid Ref :- TQ 3739 7686
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.474028 , Long -0.023166
Local Authority :- Lewisham London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1080000,

Description and History of Site:-
Original building of Holland's Gin Distillery, established 1799 situated on the banks of the River Ravensbourne. A variety of buildings and building styles evident including showroom for a street furniture manufacturer.

The building was purchased in 1922 by Seager Evans and closed in 1971.

The faint inscription can still be read over the entrance: 'Established 1779. Holland and Co's Distillery and Bonded Store'.
Possible re-development planned 2002.

Further Reading and References:-
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

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