Truman Brewery

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Truman Brewery was one of London’s largest and most historic breweries, operating for centuries in the East End before its site was redeveloped for creative and commercial use.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf brewery
defunct company
historic building complex
architecturalStyle industrial architecture
associatedWith Brick Lane cultural quarter
linked to: Brick Lane

East End regeneration
ceasedBrewingOnSite late 20th century
country United Kingdom
currentUse art and exhibition spaces
bars
event spaces
markets
offices
restaurants
retail units
formerName Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co.
foundedInCentury 17th century
hasLandmarkFeature Truman Brewery chimney
yard and brewery courtyards
hasUse fashion and design events
film and photo shoot location
food and vintage markets
headquartersLocation Brick Lane, London
linked to: Brick Lane
heritage part of London’s brewing history
industry brewing industry
keyPerson Benjamin Truman
Samson Hanbury
Thomas Fowell Buxton
knownFor distinctive chimney and industrial buildings
large-scale porter production
longstanding presence in London’s East End
locatedIn Brick Lane
East End of London
London
linked to: London, England

London Borough of Tower Hamlets
namedAfter Benjamin Truman
notableProduct Truman’s Export
Truman’s Pale Ale
originatedAs small brewhouse in Spitalfields
peakStatus one of the largest breweries in London
one of the largest breweries in the world
product ale
beer
porter
stout
siteRedevelopedAs mixed-use commercial space
touristAttraction yes

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Old Truman Brewery formerUse Truman Brewery
Old Truman Brewery redevelopedFrom Truman Brewery
Brick Lane hasLandmark Truman Brewery
Brick Lane hasLandmark Old Truman Brewery complex
linked to: Truman Brewery
Commercial Street hasNearbyAttraction Old Truman Brewery area
linked to: Truman Brewery
Spitalfields hasLandmark Truman Brewery complex
linked to: Truman Brewery
Brick Lane Market near Old Truman Brewery
linked to: Truman Brewery