Kaaba Cafe Cannon Street

[Vivienne14]

There was once a plaque next to the larger plaque above Austin Reed's entrance on the corner of Cannon Street naming a cafe. It's not a sign indicating the Kardomah Cafe as this was further along New Street.The B&W photo was from the RIBA site and dated 1926 when the upper floors were remodelled.

 

[Vivienne14]

Viv, I’ve seen a clearer photo of the sign on Cannon Street, it’s not the for the Kardomah but for the ‘Kaaba Cafe’ with an hand pointing up to Cannon Street.
I’m still wondering how the basement was accessed from the cafe….

Great ! The Kaaba Cafe was at #39 Cannon Street. In 1908 it was formed as a new company.



Source; British Newspaper Archive

 

[Vivienne14]

Around from 1907 (if it was this 'Smoking Cafe') until at least 1917.


Source: British Newspaper Archive