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B/W print; John Lyons Corner House in Coventry Street, by Topical Press, 1923

© TfL

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1999/12393
Description
View of the then-new Lyons Corner House in Coventry Street, as seen from the east. There are automobiles and people in the street, including a policeman near a traffic island. The whole street is lined on both sides with four storey buildings. Next to Lyons is the Tudor Restaurant.
Photographer
Dates
4 Jul 1923
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
U1911
Location
Topics
Completeness
75%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Descriptive size
    8x6ins
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Building: Spring Well
    Sign: Offices To be Let. Kent-Mitchell, Ltd. 5, Baldwin's Gardens, Holborn, E.C.1. Or Mr. H. Sharman 10, Norris St., Haymarket, S.W.1. Or other Principal West End Agents.
    Sign: Shop & Basement To be Let (No Premium) Particulars of Messrs Pearson & Harrison 1, Budge Row, Cannon St. E.C.4. Mr. H. Sharman 10, Norris St. Haymarket.
    Sign: Tudor Restaurant. Luncheons Afternoon Teas Dinners
    Sign: Tudor Restaurant Entrance
    Sign: Ladies & Gents Footwear
    Sign: Haymarket Stores
    Sign: Coventry House. This Spacious First Floor To be Let. Area about 2,800 Sqre. Ft. Apply Yates & Yates 12A. Hanover Sqre. Tel: Mayfair 501.
    Vehicle: Greenfield's Garden Suburb Laundry Golders Green
    Advert: Gilbey's
    Raleigh
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    long exterior
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Topical Press, 4 Jul 1923
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Borough
    Westminster,
    Location
    Coventry Street, Westminster, W1
    People
    AttributeValue
    People
    Charles White -