MANSION HOUSE KITCHENS

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MANSION HOUSE KITCHENS

The kitchens at Mansion House Date: 1860

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1860 Arches Institutional Kitchens Mansion

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Mansion House Kitchens, 1860: A Glimpse into the Past of Grand Victorian Culinary Operations This evocative photograph from 1860 offers a rare peek into the impressive kitchens of Mansion House, the historic London residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The image captures the grandeur and complexity of institutional food preparation during the Victorian era. The arched brick ceilings, adorned with intricate ironwork, create an imposing and majestic atmosphere. The vast space is filled with a multitude of workstations, each dedicated to specific culinary tasks. The large fireplaces, with their ornate surrounds, suggest the constant presence of roaring fires, essential for cooking and heating water. The kitchen staff, dressed in their traditional uniforms, are seen busily engaged in their duties. Some are preparing meals on the large iron stoves, while others are washing and chopping vegetables at the long wooden tables. Still, others are filling jugs with water from the copper boilers or stacking dishes in the large drying cabinets. The Mansion House kitchens were renowned for their grand scale and efficiency. They catered to the numerous banquets and formal dinners hosted by the Lord Mayor, serving an array of delectable dishes and fine wines to the city's most esteemed guests. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of Victorian-era kitchen operations, offering a unique window into the past.

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