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Monthly Archives: February 2020
Royal Exchange Western Portico, London
The Royal Exchange was constructed 1841-1844 by Sir William Tite, and is listed as a grade 1 building per Historic England. It is constructed of Portland stone, and the western portico features eight columns and sculptured figures in the typanum … Continue reading
Posted in Bank buildings, London, Modernism
Tagged Bank of Scotland, former London Stock Exchange Building, Royal Exchange London, Tower 42
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City Hall on River Thames–Updated
The City Hall building on the south bank of River Thames near London’s Tower Bridge is “despite its name…not in and does not serve a city” according to Wikipedia. It was designed by Norman Foster and constructed between 2000 and … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall buildings, London, Modernism
Tagged London City Hall Building, Norman Foster
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Whitehall Court: Royal Horseguards Hotel and The Liberal Club
I believe anyone might readily be forgiven for thinking this historic and distinguished looking building facing the Thames River was something more spectacular than a hotel–even a 5-star hotel. It says “government” and “important national business occurs here” to me. … Continue reading
Harrods, Laduree, Basil Street Apartments and Walton Place
I had my first taste of Harrods’ tea in 1994, after my colleague brought a tin to me from one of his visits. Of course, nothing would do but that I hop off the tour bus when we passed the … Continue reading
Posted in Ironwork, London
Tagged Basil Street, French Second Empire, Harrods, Historic England
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Pont Street Mews, St. Saviour’s Church, and Walton Street
Pont Street Mews is a cobble-street cul-de-sac off Walton Street, housing 26 residential properties. The two and three storey properties were built in 1879. They were originally constructed as a coach house and/or stable accommodations for the houses on Pont … Continue reading
Posted in brick work, churches, Gothic Revival, London
Tagged Knightsbridge, London, Pont Street Mews, St Saviours Church
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27-31 Basil Street, SW
I always enjoy a variety of architecture, including rear of buildings. While on our fast track around London, we pulled to a stop next to the Cafe Rouge on Basil Street in Knightsbridge area. I also enjoy street views, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Wine, London
Tagged Basil Street, Cafe Rouge, Harry's Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens: The book by J. M. Barrie and illustrations by Arthur Rackham
The illustrations and some content of this post is courtesy of the Project Gutenberg-tm mission. This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away … Continue reading
Italian Gardens
The Italian Gardens was designed by James Pennethorne in 1860. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria holidayed at the Osborne House on the Isle of Wight (royalparks.org.uk), and being a “keen gardener” the Prince created an “Italian garden with large raised … Continue reading
Posted in landscape architecture, London
Tagged Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens, London
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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial
At the South Gate of Kensington Palace, and adjacent to the Memorial to Princess Diana, the fences are covered with tributes. Flowers, photographs, signs, candles, and stuffed animals cover the fence along the walk. Although we, as well as many … Continue reading
Posted in London
Tagged Equity and inclusion, Kensington Gardens, life lessons, Prince Harry, Princess Diana Memorial
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