Art Deco Cafe, Stanley Park, Blackpool

The Cafe was opened in 1937. Symmetrical in design high windows were installed to increase the lighting and sense of height and is a common feature of the art deco period.
The term Art Deco refers to the decorative style of the period between 1910 and 1940 and there were many influences on the style e.g. functional design and simple geometry with little ornamentation. There were also cultural influences for example from ancient Egypt (following the discovery of Tutenkamen's tomb in 1922).
The Art Deco period is also associated with streamlined curves and rounded corners which can be seen in the interior insert.
The interior also features art deco iron grills depicting scenes of sport and fashion.

Today turned out to be a rather expensive day for me. I contrived to drop my NEX7 and smashed the EVF. At least its insured but I will still have to cough up the excess and I will be without it for some time.