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Designs for alterations to the premises of Thompson & Fearon, 94 Holborn Hill, London, creating a 'gin palace': front and side elevations of bracket of cornice between the second and third floors

RIBA Ref No RIBA20466
Architect/DesignerPapworth, John Buonarotti (1775-1847)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1830
Image Date1830
ViewExterior
MediumDrawing
Library ReferencePB1312/PAP[115](28)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectDecorative stonework ; Inns, public houses ; Shops ; Ornament ; Food & drink
NOTES: Wine merchants Thompson & Fearon are said to have opened the country's first 'gin palace' here in their premises in Holborn. The design of such establishments greatly influenced that of later pubs and bars.
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