1906 – The United Kingdom Provident Institute, The Strand, London
Architect: Henry T. Hare
The UK Total Abstinence Life was formed in London in 1840 and, as the name suggests, its products were aimed initially at teetotallers. The group grew and expanded gradually, changing its name to the United Kingdom Temperance & General Provident Institution in 1849. Later this was shortened to the United Kingdom Provident Institution, with the head office moving out of London to Salisbury in 1975. Their former headquarters featured sculptural figures by Henry Poole and was demlished. In 1986, the company merged with Friends’ Provident.
Published August 7, 2009 | Last Updated February 2, 2026
