London’s Victorian loos are cafes now - The Times of India

London’s Victorian loos are cafes now - The Times of India

LONDON ... Many Victorian urinals remained abandoned for decades after World War II,
but encouraged by local officials keen for fresh sources of income, the
conversion wave is gathering pace. Many embrace their lavatorial
heritage, like "The Convenience" -- a coffee shop that opened in the
trendy district of Hackney in 2013, "WC" -- a wine bar in Clapham in south London -- and "ArtsLav" -- a performing arts space in Kennington ...