The London Beer Flood occurred in St. Giles rookery, a poor neighborhood that is now part of the Borough of Camden. This part of St. Giles was a particularly poor area of Camden, where the effects of this event would have a grave financial impact. It was described as being on the verge of collapse, socially and economically, so the flood had a great impact on the people living here.

The Brewery itself, which covered around 103,000 square feet, stood at the intersection of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. Today there is a London Underground Tube Station at this junction (one which is close to our hotel and will be taking!).

Despite this event having a grave financial impact on the company, it continued to be one of the largest producers of beer in London during the nineteenth century. They would eventually move locations and the tube station would take its place. 

Works Cited

KLEIN, CHRISTOPHER. “The London Beer Flood.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 9 Oct. 2019, https://www.history.com/news/london-beer-flood. Accessed 18 Feb. 2023. 

Tingle, Rory. “What Really Happened in the London Beer Flood 200 Years Ago?” The Independent, Independent Digital News and Media, 17 Oct. 2014, https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/what-re.... Accessed 18 Feb. 2023.