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Phyllis Court, Henley by G. H. Davis 1926
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Phyllis Court, Henley by G. H. Davis 1926
Detailed diagrammatic illustration by G. H. Davis in The Illustrated London News of Phyllis Court, a so-called riverside country club at Henley, showing extensions and improvements made in 1926. The ILN likens it to the American country club at a time when increasing car ownership and improved road networks was making motoring to entertainment complexes a fashionable pastime. The inter-war period saw many existing inns, hotels and riverside clubs extend their facilities, while a number of roadhouses began to appear along main arterial roads. G. H. Daviss cross-section shows Phyllis Court to be catering to the desires of its upmarket clientele. Among the rooms visible are the conservatory added to the restaurant, a cocktail bar, chauffeurs room and a network of catering rooms and kitchens.
1926
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Phyllis Court at Henley-on-Thames: A 1920s Riverside Country Club's Grand Makeover as Illustrated by G.H. Davis In this diagrammatic illustration by renowned artist G.H. Davis, published in The Illustrated London News in July 1926, we delve into the intricacies of Phyllis Court, a prestigious riverside country club nestled along the picturesque banks of the Thames in Henley. The era of the 1920s, marked by increasing car ownership and improved road networks, had transformed motoring to entertainment complexes into a fashionable pastime. Phyllis Court, in response to the changing times, underwent significant extensions and improvements, as depicted in this detailed cross-section. The club, once an idyllic riverside retreat, was now catering to the desires of its upmarket clientele with modern amenities. The extension to the restaurant is evident in the conservatory, which adds an air of sophistication and elegance. A new cocktail bar, a chauffeur's room, and a network of catering rooms and kitchens are also visible, ensuring the club could provide top-notch service and hospitality. The Illustrated London News likened Phyllis Court to its American counterparts, reflecting the growing trend of country clubs that offered more than just a place to stay or dine. The 1920s saw many existing inns, hotels, and riverside clubs extend their facilities, while roadhouses began to appear along main arterial roads, further solidifying the popularity of leisure and entertainment venues. As we explore this meticulously crafted diagram by G.H. Davis, we are transported back in time to an era of grand makeovers, modern amenities, and the allure of the riverside country club.
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