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The Buccaneer Room, Carlyle Club, Piccadilly, 1915. Artists: Waring & Gillow, Unknown
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The Buccaneer Room, Carlyle Club, Piccadilly, 1915. Artists: Waring & Gillow, Unknown
The Buccaneer Room, Carlyle Club, Piccadilly, 1915. The Carlyle Club opened at 180 Piccadilly in May, 1914. It survived World War I and was still operating in the 1920s. The club was famed for its luxurious Buccaneer smoking room (designed by Waring & Gillow) and its room dedicated to the work and associated artifacts of Thomas Carlyle (1795?1881). The Piccadilly Shaving Company now operates from the club?s former chambers. From The Studio Volume 64. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]
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The Buccaneer Room, Carlyle Club, Piccadilly, 1915 - A Glimpse into the Opulence of a Bygone Era
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. Step back in time to the year 1915 and immerse yourself in the lavishness of The Buccaneer Room at the Carlyle Club in Piccadilly. This print captures an exquisite moment frozen in history, showcasing the remarkable interior design skills of Waring & Gillow. The Carlyle Club, which opened its doors on Piccadilly in May 1914, was renowned for its grandeur and sophistication. Surviving World War I with grace and elegance intact, this exclusive establishment continued to captivate patrons well into the 1920s. Attracting discerning gentlemen seeking respite from bustling city life, The Buccaneer Room became synonymous with luxury. Its richly decorated walls adorned with nautical motifs transported visitors to a world filled with tales of adventure on high seas. Adjacent to this opulent smoking room was a dedicated space honoring Thomas Carlyle's literary legacy. Displayed within were artifacts that paid homage to his influential work and life. Today, these hallowed chambers have transformed into home for The Piccadilly Shaving Company. Yet through this stunning black-and-white image captured by Studio Volume 64 publication in London during that era itself remains preserved forever—a testament to an age when craftsmanship met extravagance within these very walls. Join us as we delve into history's embrace and marvel at the architectural features—the beamed ceilings towering above elegant tables and chairs—inviting you to imagine what it must have been like inside this gentleman's club over a century ago.
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