Joe Hillmans stores and dining rooms, Birmingham
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Joe Hillmans stores and dining rooms, Birmingham
Interior of Joe Hillmans ale and porter stores and dining rooms, wine and spirit merchant, Paradise Street, Birmingham.
1888
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1888 Alcohol Barrel Barrels Clock Counter Hillman Serving Stairs Store Stores
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the past and experience the bustling atmosphere of Joe Hillman's Ale and Porter Stores and Dining Rooms in Birmingham during the late 1880s. This photograph, taken in 1888, transports us back in time to an era of Victorian elegance and conviviality. The interior of the establishment is filled with an eclectic mix of patrons, all gathered around the inviting bar counter, engaged in lively conversation or enjoying a hearty meal. The bar, adorned with ornate mahogany panels and brass fittings, is the focal point of the room, where Joe Hillman and his team skillfully serve up a variety of alcoholic beverages from the barrels lining the walls. The dining rooms, located towards the back of the store, are equally impressive, with long wooden tables and high-backed chairs arranged to accommodate large groups of people. A grand clock, positioned on the wall, keeps time as the steady flow of customers continues throughout the day. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of the spiral stairs, leading up to the living quarters or perhaps the storage area above. The men, dressed in their Sunday best, and the women, in their elegant gowns, add to the sense of occasion and celebration. Joe Hillman's Ale and Porter Stores and Dining Rooms offer a glimpse into the social fabric of Birmingham during the Victorian era, providing a unique insight into the way people lived, worked, and socialized during this fascinating period in history.
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