ORNAMENTAL PASSIONS

Devoted to the unexpected details that help to make life in the city worth living

Friday, 27 February 2009

Hatton Garden, WC2

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This gaslamp used to show the way down a dark alley to the Old Mitre in Ely Place, one of the most attractive pubs in London. It was still w...
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Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Urns

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I like the contrast between these urns. Above is one of the blue-and-white urns on the front of T. Goode & Co in South Audley Street, Ma...
Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Faraday House, Queen Victoria Street EC4

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Possibly the nastiest, flashiest and most offensive building in London is Faraday House. It caused outrage when it was built in 1932, sticki...
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Monday, 16 February 2009

Former City of London School for Boys, Victoria Embankment EC4

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Right on the outside, bottom of the list of priorities in Victorian education, are science and engineering. To the left, G.W. Seale has pla...
Saturday, 14 February 2009

Former City of London School for Boys, Victoria Embankment EC4

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The central arch of the school is graced by the Classics and Poetry, and they are supported on either side by Art and History. To the left ...
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Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Former City of London School for Boys, Victoria Embankment EC4

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Between the statues of giants of poetry, drama and science, the arches of the City of London School were filled with allegorical figures by...
Saturday, 7 February 2009

Guy's Hospital SE1

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Russell Bowes has sent pictures of three charming panels in a wrought iron fence at Guy's Hospital. Designed by David James and made by ...
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