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Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J. Somers Clarke...The hararah is the first hot-room paved with Sicilian marble, and is in the form of a Greek cross, each of the arms forming an arched recess, or leewan...In the centre is a marble mastabah of increased height, approached by steps. It is covered entirely with Italian marble, and by its extra height a douche-room is obtained beneath it. The whole of the hararah floor is laid hollow, so as to allow of a free current of warm air beneath. The warm air enters the bath through open spaces beneath the mastabahs, or raised platforms, in the leewans...the central portion...is covered with a dome pierced at intervals by nine sexfoil and etoile shaped openings filled with coloured glass in geometric patterns...Moorish-shaped arches of a horseshoe form front the leewans...The hot-rooms are illuminated externally by gas through the dome lights. By this contrivance some of the effect of the coloured glass is retained as in the daytime, whilst the chambers themselves are kept pure and free from the noxious fumes produced by the combustion of gas after dark'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken in 1862, showcases the Hararah, or hot-chamber, of the Turkish baths located on Jermyn Street in London. The image offers a glimpse into the intricate design and architectural beauty of this authentic Middle Eastern bathing experience, brought to Europe during the 16th century. The Hararah is the first hot-room to be paved with Sicilian marble, forming a Greek cross shape, with each arm creating an arched recess, or leewan. The central portion is dominated by a marble mastabah, an elevated platform approached by steps, which is entirely covered with Italian marble. The mastabah's increased height allows for a douche-room beneath it, providing a refreshing contrast to the heated surroundings. The Hararah's floor is hollow, allowing for a free current of warm air beneath. Warm air enters the bath through open spaces beneath the mastabahs and leewans. The central portion of the room is covered with a dome, pierced at intervals by nine sexfoil and etoile-shaped openings filled with coloured glass in geometric patterns. Moorish-shaped arches of a horseshoe form the front of the leewans. The hot-rooms are illuminated externally by gas through the dome lights. This ingenious design enables some of the effect of the coloured glass to be retained, while keeping the chambers pure and free from the noxious fumes produced by gas after dark. This photograph captures the essence of the Hararah, a place of relaxation, rejuvenation, and cultural exploration, offering a glimpse into the rich history of Turkish bathing traditions in London during the Victorian era.
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