Hotel Metropole Collection

In Soviet Russia; Facade of the Hotel Metropole, in Moscow, cannoned and rifled...1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; Facade of the Hotel Metropole, in Moscow, cannoned and rifled with bullets during the street fighting of November 8 to 12, 1917, 1917

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday February 22, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday February 22, 1890, 1890

Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge, by Members of the United Service Club, at the Hotel Metropole
1100571 Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge, by Members of the United Service Club, at the Hotel Metropole, on 11 November, HRH the Prince of Wales in the Chair (litho) by Wilson

The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October (litho)
1601174 The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. [Hansom cab drivers waiting for custom at the corner of Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place in London. Note cabbies shelter on the left]

The coming of Age of "The Graphic"(engraving)
1038631 The coming of Age of " The Graphic" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coming of Age of " The Graphic")

The coming of Age of "The Graphic"(engraving)
1038599 The coming of Age of " The Graphic" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coming of Age of " The Graphic")

The Hotel Metropole, at Brighton, opened this week (engraving)
1038234 The Hotel Metropole, at Brighton, opened this week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel Metropole, at Brighton, opened this week)

The Great Procession of Auto-Motor Cars (litho)
1051193 The Great Procession of Auto-Motor Cars (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Procession of Auto-Motor Cars)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Hotel Metropole, London (colour litho)
980350 Hotel Metropole, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel Metropole, London.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Hotel Metropole, proposed new building in Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place (engraving)
606602 The Hotel Metropole, proposed new building in Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel Metropole)

The Conservatory at the Hotel Metropole, Brighton (b / w photo)
1606747 The Conservatory at the Hotel Metropole, Brighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conservatory at the Hotel Metropole, Brighton)

Hotel Metropole, Brighton (engraving)
1596560 Hotel Metropole, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel Metropole, Brighton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 July 1890)

The Turkish Bath, Drawing Room and Library, Hotel Metropole, Brighton (b / w photo)
5208848 The Turkish Bath, Drawing Room and Library, Hotel Metropole, Brighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Bath)

A horse-drawn carriage on the street outside the Hotel Metropole (photo)
602403 A horse-drawn carriage on the street outside the Hotel Metropole (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel Metropole, London (chromolitho)
3657027 Hotel Metropole, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel Metropole, London.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; English

Queens Birthday Banquet of the Royal Warrant Holders at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole (b / w photo)
1598952 Queens Birthday Banquet of the Royal Warrant Holders at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Home-Coming of Earl de la Warr from South Africa, His Lordships Arrival at the Manor House, Bexhill (litho)
1600006 Home-Coming of Earl de la Warr from South Africa, His Lordships Arrival at the Manor House, Bexhill (litho) by Holland Tringham

Hotel Metropole, London (photo)
606620 Hotel Metropole, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel Metropole)

Hotel Metropole (b / w photo)
2813566 Hotel Metropole (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel Metropole)

Opening of the Hotel Metropole, Northumberland Avenue (engraving)
1045036 Opening of the Hotel Metropole, Northumberland Avenue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Hotel Metropole, Northumberland Avenue)

Farewell Banquet to Mr J L Toole, at the Hotel Metropole, previous to his Departure for Australia (engraving)
1047088 Farewell Banquet to Mr J L Toole, at the Hotel Metropole, previous to his Departure for Australia (engraving) by Hall

The Liberal Unionist Banquet at the Hotel Metropole (engraving)
1055217 The Liberal Unionist Banquet at the Hotel Metropole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liberal Unionist Banquet at the Hotel Metropole)

Brighton, the Hotel Metropole and Beach (b / w photo)
3091911 Brighton, the Hotel Metropole and Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brighton, the Hotel Metropole and Beach)

The Banquet to M Santos Dumont at the Hotel Metropole, 25 November, Enthusiastic Reception of the Brazilian Aeronaut
1628648 The Banquet to M Santos Dumont at the Hotel Metropole, 25 November, Enthusiastic Reception of the Brazilian Aeronaut (litho) by Wright

Brighton, the Hotel Metropole (engraving)
1036642 Brighton, the Hotel Metropole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brighton, the Hotel Metropole)

Entertaining the Indian Princes, the Asiatic Society Reception at the Hotel Metropole (litho)
1043791 Entertaining the Indian Princes, the Asiatic Society Reception at the Hotel Metropole (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arriving in Brighton (photo)
560005 Arriving in Brighton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arriving in Brighton.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Gordon Hotels (engraving)
1036649 The Gordon Hotels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Hotels)

The Hotel Metropole (engraving)
1044320 The Hotel Metropole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel Metropole)

The Hotel Metropole and Northumberland Avenue (b / w photo)
3092228 The Hotel Metropole and Northumberland Avenue (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel Metropole and Northumberland Avenue)

The London Orphan Asylum, Watford, Herts (engraving)
1050390 The London Orphan Asylum, Watford, Herts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Orphan Asylum, Watford, Herts)

Aerial views of Blackpool, Lancashire. 21st August 1949

Beach Showing Pier & Metropole, Brighton, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Beach Showing Pier & Metropole, Brighton, late 19th-early 20th century. Holidaymakers at the seaside resort of Brighton in Sussex

Brighton - The Hotel Metropole and Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

An Interior Scene: a bedroom designed by Mme. Gloria Silva at the Hotel Metropole, London, (1922). Artist: Charles Sims
An Interior Scene: a bedroom designed by Mme. Gloria Silva at the Hotel Metropole, London. The Hotel Metropole was commissioned by the Gordon Hotels company

Hypnosis subject suffering from imaginary toothache, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin

Subject going into a hypnotic trance, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893)

Subjects hypnotised by the sound of a gong, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subject in a state of catalepsy, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subjects attracted by a matchbox, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley giving a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY, c1900. Hotel Metropole on the corner of Young, Bent and Phillip Street in Sydney, Australia. Photograph, c1900

Southend-On-Sea
1910: A view from the pier at Southend-on-Sea with the Hotel Metropole in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Hotel Metropole
January 1916: A luxurious room in the Hotel Metropole. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Cabs
1909: A four wheeler and a hansom cab driving past the Hotel Metropole, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard. 1903, Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard. 1903, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard

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Step back in time to the year 1890, where grandeur and elegance reigned supreme at the Hotel Metropole. This iconic establishment, featured on the front cover of The Graphic newspaper on Saturday February 22nd, was a symbol of luxury and sophistication. One notable event that took place at this esteemed hotel was the Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge. Members of the United Service Club gathered on November 11th to bid farewell to this distinguished figure. Presided over by HRH the Prince of Wales himself, who sat as chairman, it was an evening filled with regal charm and camaraderie. The it also played host to other prestigious gatherings such as The Grenadier Guards Banquet on October 27th. This lithograph captures the essence of opulence that permeated through every corner of this magnificent venue. Dating back from 1850-1900, this historic hotel witnessed significant moments in history. It stood witness to "The coming of Age" celebration for "The Graphic, " a renowned engraving publication that captured society's most memorable events. Not limited to just banquets and celebrations, The Hotel Metropole expanded its reach beyond Brighton with its London counterpart. A stunning color lithograph showcases its architectural beauty nestled amidst bustling city life. Intriguingly enough, plans were underway for a proposed new building in Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place. An enchanting engraving gives us a glimpse into what could have been another masterpiece added to London's skyline. For those seeking solace amidst nature's beauty while staying at The Hotel Metropole Brighton, they could find respite within its exquisite conservatory. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes this tranquil oasis within an urban landscape.