Corner House Collection

Joe Lyons opens their Showboat Theatre restaurant at the Strand Corner House. 62-year-old Bill Lines, from Battersea, started at the Corner House just 30 years and three weeks ago

Nippies have returned to London after J Lyons & Co. Ltd. announced plans to revive the " Corner House". A nippy is a waitress who works in the J

Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927
View of Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, south Wales in summer in 1927. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade and sitting on the beach. Luens Corner House & Tea Room is in the background

Untitled (The Corner House, built by Norman Shaw, side view), 1869. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (The Corner House, built by Norman Shaw, side view), 1869. House on Shortlands Road at Bromley in Kent, designed by Richard Norman Shaw and built 1868-69 for George Lillie Craik

Corner House, South Audley Street, West (b / w photo)
2774722 Corner House, South Audley Street, West (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner House, South Audley Street, West)

Paris after the Insurrection (engraving)
1617522 Paris after the Insurrection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris after the Insurrection)

Old houses in the Butcher Row, London The right-hand corner house on St Clements Lane reputedly used by the leaders of
6340386 Old houses in the Butcher Row, London The right-hand corner house on St Clements Lane reputedly used by the leaders of the Gunpowder Plot by Smith

At the Lyons Nippy School at Oxford Street Corner House, girls are taught how to become efficient waitresses. This Nippy is showing potential candidates just how they should look

St Edmundsbury IP31 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St Edmundsbury IP31 3

View of a corner house on a canal in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Frans Schikkinger, 1848 - 1902

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"Corner House: A Historical Hub of Culture, Cuisine, and Intrigue" Step back in time to August 1927 at Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, where Joe Lyons unveiled the magnificent Showboat Theatre restaurant at the Strand Corner House. This iconic establishment became a symbol of entertainment and indulgence. Fast forward to 1869 when an unknown creator captured the side view of "The Corner House, " built by Norman Shaw. Its timeless beauty stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Venturing into South Audley Street's Corner House through a black-and-white photograph transports you to an era filled with elegance and sophistication. The allure of this corner house is palpable even in monochrome. Paris after the Insurrection comes alive through an engraving that depicts a corner house amidst chaos—a reminder that history unfolds on every street corner. In London's Butcher Row lies a right-hand corner house on St Clements Lane with whispered tales of being used by Gunpowder Plot leaders. These old houses hold secrets from centuries past. Traveling further brings us to St Edmundsbury IP31 3 Map—an enchanting location where another corner house awaits discovery. Its presence adds charm and character to this quaint town. At Oxford Street's Corner House, the Lyons Nippy School once thrived—a place where aspiring individuals honed their skills under J Lyons & Co Ltd’s watchful eye. Knowledge was shared within these walls for generations. And now we return full circle—Nippies have returned. After years away, they grace London once more thanks to J Lyons & Co Ltd—their vibrant energy filling every nook and cranny of the city's beloved Corner Houses. Whether it be savoring delectable cuisine or immersing oneself in rich history, these corner houses stand as pillars connecting past and present—a testament to their enduring legacy.