Rooms Collection

Gravesend / Milton Place
Gravesend, Kent: Public Library, Reading Rooms, and Subscription Promenade Rooms in Milton Place

Cut-away Diagram of the Tower of London, 1913
Cut-away illustration showing a number of the rooms of the Tower of London, including the Chapel of St. John, the Armouries and the cells of Guy Fawkes, Sir Thomas More and Sir Walter Raleigh

Wates house interior imagined by Anne Morrow
Artists impression of the interior of a Wates house, done up in a rather fabulous 1960s scheme. Wates built a large number of houses on estates

Lady Laverys sitting room
A corner of a room belonging to Hazel, Lady Lavery, wife of the society portrait painter, Sir John Lavery. Hazel was strongly connected with Ireland

British Museum - reading room
The great domed reading room at the British Museum, forerunner of the British Library 1952

Egan / Life in London / 1821
FENCING: Jerrys admiration of Tom in an assault with Mr. O Shaunessy at the rooms in St. Jamess Street

Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916
Army Post Office in Regents Park, was receiving a rate of half a million parcels for Christmas a day for the soldiers in the trenches

LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room
Station 76 was Holloway fire station, North London, located in Mayton Street, opened in 1907. Here its self propelled pump and pump-escape stand ready in the appliance room

Ballerinas in their dressing room
Ballet dancers prepare for a performance in their dressing room. One dancer is seen applying make up, while the feet of another await her silk ballet slippers. c.1947

The Savings Bank of Utica, New York
Diebold Safe and Lock Co. The Savings Bank of Utica. Exterior of the Savings Bank of Utica building, Utica N.Y

1950s living room
An up-to-date interior from a home in the 1950s, where all the items of furniture harmonise with each other (according to the writer of the accompanying article)

Dawlish Low Tide
The beach at Dawlish, Devon, at low tide : the tide has washed up an enormous quantity of seaweed which lies between the sand and the water

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The Dog. 1819 - 1823. Mural painting mounted on canvas. This painting with the other 13 works decorated two rooms of the Quinta del Sordo

Home (colour litho)
6024686 Home (colour litho) by Adam, Patrick William (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home. Illustration for Interior Paintings by Patrick W Adam with introduction by Patrick J Ford)

Entrance to Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland
McLennan Arch - Entrance to Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland. When the Assembly Rooms, designed by James and Robert Adam, were demolished in 1890

Map, route of Santa Fe Railroad, USA
Map showing the route of the Santa Fe Railroad, USA, from the Great Lakes in the east, to the Gulf of Mexico in the south, and the Pacific coast in the west

Northern Trust Company Bank, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Northern Trust Company Bank, La Salle and Monroe Streets, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1900s

A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
A Sectional Drawing through the extensive premises of The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London

Advertisement for Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London
Advertisement for the Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London, in a building containing a concert hall, practice rooms, offices and showroom, built in 1929 by Bechstein, the German piano manufacturers

Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of people on a choir outing in an Albion solid tyred charabanc outside Morses Refreshment Rooms in Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Abc Cafe London / 1900
The Aerated Bread Company Cafe (ABC) Ludgate Hill, London. The tea rooms opened in the 1860s, serving hot drinks and snacks. The stair sign reads Ladies Coffee Room Downstairs

Bowling in Chicago
Belles of the Bowling Alley - the Athletic Diversions of an Association of Dashing Damsels in their Club Rooms in Chicago

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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Banqueting room in Reunification Hall

Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster - Dining Rooms
Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster (not Stourbridge as incorrectly labelled on the card!!) - Dining Rooms. The building was originally the home of the celebrated divine Richard Baxter

Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms - the most charming place in London for luncheons, teas and dinners. Illustration shows a lady having tea with an officer in uniform while a waitress in

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

Dismal Desmond was designed by Richard Ellett and was one of the most successful toys of the 1920's. He was the mascot of the England Cricket Team that year

Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco
868145 Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1896
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1896

Drawing room, Hyndford, North Berwick (colour litho)
6024688 Drawing room, Hyndford, North Berwick (colour litho) by Adam, Patrick William (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing room, Hyndford, North Berwick)

J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
Interior and exterior of British company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and Sons, Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol. Date: 1884

Downing Street sectional drawing
A cut-away illustration of No. 10 Downing Street: the quiet backwater from which great men have ruled a great empire. 10 Downing Street from the garden front with Nos 11 and 12 at right

1930s interiors: Garden Hall of a hotel (colour litho)
6028223 1930s interiors: Garden Hall of a hotel (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden Hall of a hotel)

1930s interiors: Staircase (colour litho)
6028158 1930s interiors: Staircase (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase. Illustration for Colour Designs for Modern interiors)

Cunard Line poster
Fabulously detailed poster for Cunard Line shipping company showing a passenger liner in cross-section with cabins and rooms visible on various decks

1930s interiors: Dining-room (colour litho)
6028206 1930s interiors: Dining-room (colour litho) by Breuhaus de Groot, Frans Arnold (1824-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining-room)

Ye Green Parrot Tea Rooms, St Peters Green, Bedford Date: 1916

The Grill Room of the Hotel Bristol, New York, USA. " Here are the finest moderate priced meals in New York. Only the best foods prepared by expert chefs and served by courteous waiters."

Bernadette Soubirous
BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS Her home at Lourdes, with rooms advertised for rent Date: 1894

Port-na-Craig Tearooms Pitlochry, Scotland
Port-na-Craig Tearooms, Ferry Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland. Still (wonderfully!) still open as a Tea House although they have also diversified into (gasp...) Modern European Cuisine!

Cambridge Uni Punting
Punting on the Cam, near Kings College : one student who had rooms on the top floor on the left was Hilary Evans, writer and picture librarian

Philharmonic Society
The orchestra of the Philharmonic Society performs at the Hanover Square Concert Rooms, London

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave. This shows a typical galleried inn yard with individual rooms leading off
530707 Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave. This shows a typical galleried inn yard with individual rooms leading off the galleries. Aquatint c1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college
FLO4618844 Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college. Capping a Proctor, or Oxford Bulldogs detecting Brazen Smugglers

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"Rooms: Portals to Timeless Tales and Treasured Moments" Step into the enchanting world of rooms, where each space holds its own unique story. From the quaint streets of Gravesend to the grandeur of Milton Place, every room has a tale waiting to be told. Imagine stepping inside Wates House, as envisioned by Anne Morrow. The interior comes alive with her artistic imagination, creating a haven that transcends reality. In the heart of London stands the iconic British Museum's reading room. A sanctuary for knowledge seekers and dreamers alike, it whispers secrets from centuries past. Lady Lavery's sitting room exudes elegance and grace. Every piece carefully curated tells a story of sophistication and refinement. During Christmas in 1916, they were filled with love as parcels were prepared for soldiers on the frontlines. Each gift carried hope and warmth amidst the chaos of war. Within Holloway Fire Station's appliance room, brave firefighters stand ready to protect their community. Their dedication echoes through these walls as they face danger head-on. Behind closed doors lie ballerinas in their dressing rooms - a realm where dreams are transformed into graceful movements on stage. Here lies both vulnerability and strength before they captivate audiences with their artistry. The Savings Bank of Utica in New York welcomes individuals seeking financial security and prosperity since its inception. Within these walls lies countless stories of hard work rewarded and dreams realized. Transport yourself back to the nostalgic 1950s living room - an era defined by simplicity yet abundant charm. Gatherings with loved ones create cherished memories that withstand time's passage. Egan's "Life in London" paints vivid scenes within crowded rooms bustling with life during 1821 England—a glimpse into society at its most vibrant moment captured through words alone. Dawlish Low Tide reveals nature's masterpiece outside our windows—a serene coastal escape inviting us to pause, breathe deeply, and appreciate Earth’s beauty surrounding us.