Lyon’s Corner House - from our story 'The Rise and Fall of the Lyons’ Cornerhouses and their Nippy Waitresses' circa 1930: Lyon's Corner House on junction of Coventry Street and Rupert Street in Piccadilly, London W1. (Photo by Sasha/Keystone/Getty Images) View The Article THE FLASHBAK SHOP Visit the shop Uncommon Christmas Cards now in the shop Prints – shop our unique art Editor’s picks Collect our postcards Free Newsletter First Name Last Name Leave this field empty if you're human: Shop our unique T-Shirts