Teashop Collection

Lyons Tea Shop, which is to close, Albemarle Street, London. 20th February 1969

Interior of The restaurant Brunel at night. Tables with glasses, knives, ofrks, glasses. Candles. Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Alpes Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Black and white half timbered Oken's House housing Thomas Oken Tea Rooms. Castle Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, England, UK, Britain

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

Tea stall stories
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People at a tea shop
Subhajit Das

Tea shop in Bow Bazar
Subhajit Das

The new uniform for Lyons Teashop waitresses, opening in Chancery Lane. Margaret Tait, 18, pictured in her new uniform. 23rd November 1965

Mr. Harold Young, Director and Chief Catering Executive at Lyon s. 1st February 1966

Harold Young, Lyons Director and Chief Catering Executive, gets down to what arrives to the customer on a plate, He is discussing the meal with Chef Marcel Camus, Technology Kitchen Chef

At the Lyons Nippy School at Oxford Street Corner House, girls are taught how to become efficient waitresses

Japanese Street Food Stall, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701552 Japanese Street Food Stall, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Two women in a cafe Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women in a teashop discuss travelling salesman Date: 20th century

Family in a teashop
A family enjoying tea in a teashop. Date: circa 1930s

Comic postcard, scene in a teashop Date: 20th century

Really going to town with criticism about a meal, Harold Young, Lyons Director and Chief Catering Excutive analyses a meal on a plate with Richard Cornish, Buying and Supplies Manager

A technical discussion taking place over the meal that might be your choice when you go into a Lyons teashop. L-R Tom O Dwyer, Lyons teashop Regional manager, Mr

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Tea House. As the caption states, " The tea of the Khans tastes better". Kokand was the capital of the of the Kokand Khanate. Date: circa 1909

Uzbekistan - General scene with musicians and Samovar - early postcard. Date: 1902

Pair of jolly young chaps off to the pub in Littlehampton, West Sussex Date: circa 1946

Tea Time in silhouette
Two chic women of the 1920s enjoy a gossip over a cup of tea and a cigarette in a tea shop. Date: 1926

The Teahouse at the Spring, Otsu
XIR158689 The Teahouse at the Spring, Otsu, from Fifty-Three Stages of the Tokaido Road, c.1831-34 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

Teashop in a Khan, Bazar, Kashan, Iran, Western Asia

Sign to the olive oil shop. Moulin Mas des Barres olive mill, Maussanes les Alpilles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Traditional Albanian dish called Fergese, made with offal intestines in tomato sauce. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The outside and the entrance of the restaurant. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

A traditional black earthenware pot called cereme used for cooking meat UNK Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Remembering Lyons Tea Shop: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Albemarle Street, London on 20th February 1969, as we bid farewell to the iconic Lyons Tea Shop. This beloved establishment, known for its warm ambiance and delightful tea selection, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. In 1966, Mr. Harold Young took charge as Director and Chief Catering Executive at Lyon's, revolutionizing the teashop experience. His visionary leadership paved the way for a new era of excellence that would soon be witnessed in their Chancery Lane branch. Excitement filled the air when news broke about Lyon's Teashop waitresses donning a fresh uniform for their grand reopening. The anticipation grew as locals eagerly awaited this transformational moment at Chancery Lane – a place where tradition meets innovation. As we delve deeper into history, a black-and-white photograph takes us back to cobbled Japanese streets during the late 19th century. A charming street food stall captures our attention; it is here that tea culture transcends borders and brings people together. Comic postcards from various eras depict scenes both humorous and heartwarming within teashops – two women sharing laughter over steaming cups or families cherishing moments amidst cozy interiors. These images remind us of how teashops have always been a hub for connection and joy throughout time. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves transported to Uzbekistan - where vibrant musicians fill the air with melodies while locals gather around samovars in traditional tea houses like Kokand. Here lies evidence that no matter where you are in the world, tea remains an integral part of cultural heritage. Amidst all these tales from distant lands, let's not forget our own little corner of happiness – two jolly young chaps strolling towards their favorite pub in Littlehampton.