The Night Watchman
Perhaps you know him as Der Nachtwächter (The Night Watchman), Der Laternenmann (The Lanternman), the French Castle Gate Keeper (Carrington Hotel Inventory, 1944), or simply the Grumpy Man.
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Perhaps you know him as Der Nachtwächter (The Night Watchman), Der Laternenmann (The Lanternman), the French Castle Gate Keeper (Carrington Hotel Inventory, 1944), or simply the Grumpy Man.
This intriguing device attracts attention from many hotel guests. The elegantly simple device was operated with electricity generated by The Carrington’s very own Power Station.
A timeless connection revealed—a gifted portrait from Geoff Little brings the legacy of his great-grandfather, Frederick Goyder, full circle at
The Carrington Hotel’s remarkable ‘antiquated’ lift remains in operation to this day and is a fascinating piece of history. The
Manufactured by Heiron & Smith, clues indicate it was most likely installed at The Carrington around 1910.
During their royal tour, the British royal couple would visit many locations including a brief lunch at The Carrington Hotel,
In 1912, Sir James Joynton Smith, then owner of The Carrington Hotel, decided that a bank was required on the
Often providing a stunning backdrop, The Carrington Hotel is renowned for beautiful, intricate stained glass. From the splendid Art Nouveau
Originating in 19th century France, the chair’s design allowed for discreet conversation… or indiscreet gossip. Napoleon Bonaparte had tete-a-tete chairs placed
Construction of a railway across the Blue Mountains began in the 1860’s with Katoomba Railway, then known as ‘The Crushers’
Liquor Licence No. LIQH400118821.
The Carrington practices responsible service of alcohol. Alcohol is not sold or supplied to anyone under 18 years of age – it is against the law.