1870's Swiss Cottage station was built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1868, just five years after the London Underground opened in 1863, almost the same time as Express Dairy was founded. Spiers and Pond started in 1858 when they built the ‘Cafe de Paris’ in Australia, and then spotted an opportunity to provide refreshment facilities in London, where they built refreshment rooms around the network. (Stills from Secrets of the London Underground' UKTV)
1870's Swiss Cottage station was built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1868, just five years after the London Underground opened in 1863, almost the same time as Express Dairy was founded. Spiers and Pond started in 1858 when they built the ‘Cafe de Paris’ in Australia, and then spotted an opportunity to provide refreshment facilities in London, where they built refreshment rooms around the network. (Stills from Secrets of the London Underground' UKTV)
1870's Swiss Cottage station was built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1868, just five years after the London Underground opened in 1863, almost the same time as Express Dairy was founded. Spiers and Pond started in 1858 when they built the ‘Cafe de Paris’ in Australia, and then spotted an opportunity to provide refreshment facilities in London, where they built refreshment rooms around the network. (Stills from Secrets of the London Underground' UKTV)
1870's Swiss Cottage station was built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1868, just five years after the London Underground opened in 1863, almost the same time as Express Dairy was founded. Spiers and Pond started in 1858 when they built the ‘Cafe de Paris’ in Australia, and then spotted an opportunity to provide refreshment facilities in London, where they built refreshment rooms around the network. (Stills from Secrets of the London Underground' UKTV)
1880's ? Spiers & Pond advertisement featuring The Criterion in Piccadilly Circus and their offices in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1885 Advertisement for the Bailey's Hotel in Queen's Gate, later acquired by Spiers & Pond in 1890.. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1962 Remembering the first cricket Test Match in 1862 organised by Felix Spiers and Christopher Pond. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
In 1898, Spiers and Pond supposedly organised the biggest dinner ever held in London, at the Albert Hall. (Express News Christmas 1968)
1960's Victoria Underground Station bar, one of Spiers & Ponds many railway catering outlets. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960's Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth-preparing lunch. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960's Grand Hotel, Brighton. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960's Central Wine Cellars at Blackfriars. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960 'The Southampton' bar in Surbiton, one of a number of bars and restaurants acquired when Express purchased Spiers & Pond in December. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960 'The Royal Clarence Hotel' in Exeter, acquired when Express purchased Spiers & Pond in December. The hotel was built in 1769 and was the first 'coaching house' to assume the French title of 'hotel'. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1960 The 'Drake Lounge' overlooks the Cathedral Close at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter, acquired when Express purchased Spiers & Pond in December. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1961 Spiers and Pond supplement
1961 Spiers and Pond supplement
1961 Spiers and Pond supplement
1962 'Grand Hotel' Scarborough with W.E.D. Bell celebrating the anniversary of the first cricket Test Match with Richie Benaud and Peter May. The original event in Australia was organised by Felix Spiers and Christopher Pond. (From Express Story 1864 - 1964)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-Licensed Buffets on the London Underground. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-showing the location of licensed Buffets on the London Underground and describing the operation of the Chiltern Restaurant, off Baker Street, London. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-describing the operation of the Chiltern Restaurant, off Baker Street, London. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-describing the operation of the Chiltern Restaurant, off Baker Street, London. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Licenced Buffet at Sloane Square Underground station with Mrs H. Kinchin behind the counter. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-Chiltern Restaurant, Baker Street, part of Chiltern Court flats. (Express News Autumn, Back Cover)
1962 Spiers & Pond feature article-map showing the location of licensed Buffets on the London Underground. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant with waiter Jack Gilmartin taking the orders. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant with Manager Patrick Smythe carving the beef. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant three-man buffet team led by Mr John Kirby. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant staff: L-R Seated: Head Waiter Mr John Coleman, Head Chef Mr Ron Masters, Mrs Margaret Cummings. L-R Standing: Mr Lew Cades, Mr Andre Yianni, Sous Chef Mr Tony Frost, Mrs Elsie Chuck, Mr Ron Appleby, Mr Jack Gilmartin. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant staff: Mrs Doris Millband pouring a drink, and Buffet Supervisor Mr Charles Golding. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant front elevation. (Express News Autumn)
1962 Spiers & Pond-Chiltern Restaurant-barmaid Mrs Iris Feivez. (Express News Autumn)
1964 Spiers & Pond staff at Long Service Dinner: Mr C.E. Golding, Mr K.R. Duckett, Mr Arthur Wood and Mr J.F. Butters. From August 'Express Extra' newsletter (Courtesy Paul Luke)
1965 Spiers and Pond Management Conference. (Express News Spring)
1966 Long Service Dinner 50 Year Award to Mr G.W.M. Drury from Spiers & Pond. (Express News Summer 1966)
