Devoted to the unexpected details that help to make life in the city worth living
Monday, 24 November 2008
Marble Arch (north side)
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The sculptured panels on the north and south sides of Marble Arch (1825) form an interesting contrast. E.H. Baily did the south side , and ...
Friday, 14 November 2008
2 Bloomsbury Square, WC1
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The College of Preceptors was a Victorian institution that aimed to improve the standard and status of teaching by providing proper qualific...
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Monday, 3 November 2008
52 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1
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As construction of the Midland Bank HQ (see below) was proceeding (it took fifteen years!), Lutyens got another commission for a facade, be...
Friday, 31 October 2008
Midland Bank, Poultry EC2
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Sir Edwin Lutyens got the commission for the 1925 headquarters of the Midland Bank in Poultry because he happened to be best mates with ...
Monday, 27 October 2008
Candover Street, W1
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Some of the best Art Nouveau architecture in London is by Herbert Fuller-Clark , including the amazing Black Friar pub in the City and this ...
Friday, 24 October 2008
Becklow Road, W12
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Victorian schools are being converted into flats all over London. This one, in Acton, has a nice bit of carvery on the front in the Decorate...
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Tuesday, 21 October 2008
New Adelphi, WC2
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Donald Gilbert is best known for his bronzes and the ceramic animals he designed for Denby. He made the bust of Sir Henry Wood that every ...
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