D M Gant's Offices, 1 Conduit Street, London
With its cutting from Sporting Life, and motivational and funny posters this office is not too far removed from many of today. The men are Turf Accountants. A Turf Accountant was an early name for a Betting Agent or Office, and Daniel Gant's office catered for only wealthy clients, as 'off-course' cash betting was still illegal unless done on credit. In 1910, there were six telephone lines listed for Gant's offices, enabling privileged clients to place their bets from the comfort of their own homes. Note the extremely thin telephone directory attached to the wall.
Location
Greater London WestminsterPeriod
Edwardian (1902 - 1913)Themes
