1878 – James Epps & Co, Steam Cocoa Mills, Hopton Street, London
Architect: Edwin T. Hall
The company was responsible for the first mass-market instant chocolate drink. The mill opened in 1878, but Epps was bought by Rowntree in 1926 and the factory closed in 1930. Partially demolished during the Blitz. Published in The Building News, December 20th 1878.
Published July 20, 2009 | Last Updated January 27, 2026
