Designs for alterations to the premises of Thompson & Fearon, 94 Holborn Hill, London, creating a 'gin palace': end elevation and section of the counting house Architect/Designer Papworth, John Buonarotti (1775-1847) Country UK: England City London Subject Date 1830 Image Date 1830 View Interior Medium Drawing Library Reference PB1312/PAP[115](16) Orientation Landscape Colour Info Colour Credit RIBA Collections Subject Offices ; Inns, public houses ; Shops
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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