The Old Red House, London 1949 Sizes:A2 (420x594mm) Archival Print (Unframed) The New Zealand High Commission

The New Zealand High Commission now occupies the site and all that remains of the Carlton Hotel is a plaque commemorating the fact that the young Ho Chi Minh worked there in 1913

"Producer Darryl Zanuck holding court

men began eating lighter meals like sandwiches and salads since it was less tempting to have a long lunch if the only drinks on offer were glasses of milk or cups of coffee

(McDonald's was slated to take over the food service) Into the breach rushed about 50 concerned citizens mindful that Biff's had once served as an anchor for the local neighborhood

It was established as a hotel in 1882 and named The Whiteface Inn by new owners in 1891

The Old Red House, London 1949 Sizes:A2 (420x594mm) Archival Print (Unframed) The New Zealand High CommissionThere was a limit on what and how a guest could order at The Old Red House, a couple of doors from Pimm's Head Office in the City of London. This was a vestige of World War II food rationing that was required by the English government. One could order fish or meat but not both. There was a limit of 3 courses per person that could not exceed 5 shillings in cost there were 20 shillings in one pound. To put that in perspective a haircut cost 1 shilling