Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Art Workers Guild was founded in 1884 by young architects and designers, to create a meeting place for workers in the fine and the applied arts.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The first Master said, “The Guild is not a school, it is not a club, and it is not a debating society. I find something of a spirit of the studio life of Rome.” (Photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Hall at the Art Workers Guild, designed by F W Troup, was built in 1913-14 into the yard of No 6 Queen Square. (Photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Around the walls are painted the names of Guildsmen since 1884; in niches are busts of some of the founders. (Photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
We sat on ladder-backed, rush-seated chairs, made by Philip Clissett from a design by Ernest Gimson. (Photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The walls of the Hall are covered with portraits of Past Masters of the Art Workers Guild. (Photo by Roger Johnson)