Where did London's coffee houses come from?

These ancient coffee houses also played a vital role in forming some of the capital’s most iconic businesses. The London Stock Exchange had its beginnings at Jonathan’s Coffee House where the City’s forefathers would meet and set commodity prices. Insurer Lloyds also had its origins in Lloyd’s Coffee House on Lombard Street.

How many branded coffee shops are there in Britain?

There are currently over 10,199 branded coffee shops open across Britain, and it is expected the figure will outpace the number of pubs by 2030. Jeffrey Young, founder and chief executive of Allegra, a business insight firm following coffee trends, told City A.M. consumer demand for high quality coffee seems to be “ever increasing”.

Where did the London Stock Exchange start?

The London Stock Exchange had its beginnings at Jonathan’s Coffee House where the City’s forefathers would meet and set commodity prices. Insurer Lloyds also had its origins in Lloyd’s Coffee House on Lombard Street. Fast forward to the 21st century, and coffee is now a multi-million pound industry in the UK.