Great photo Ell and nice addition to this thread. Looks pretty much in its original state, even after refurbishment. Viv.
When I first met my wife she worked in this building for Sun Alliance & London Insurance and she then moved to their office in Bennetts Hill shortly after we were married in 1970.I used to work in there! My mother also worked in there decades before I did when it was Beacon Insurance.
Drove past this building on Sunday and was surprised to see wooden hoardings surrounding it and it looked as if it is having a refurb. Windows out and the front looked cleaner (unless that was my imagination). Couldn't stop on Sunday as on my way elsewhere but will try to see this week. Stopping nearby is tricky as Stratford Road at that point is a red route and there is a bus lane outide but will see what I can spot.