Great Court Ceiling

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, copyright, light, London UK, photography, white • 1 Comment

A view inside the British Museum of the two-acre Great Court designed by Foster and Partners and opened in 2000. It is the largest covered square in Europe.

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New and Old

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, copyright, London UK, photography, windows • Leave a comment

A view of diverse architecture along Minories near St. Clare St. in London UK with the colourful Hotel Motel One London Tower Hill.

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Westminster Abbey Symmetry

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged arches, carving, copyright, light, London UK, photography, stone • Leave a comment

A view of this famous landmark.

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National Gallery Dome

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, copyright, dome, London UK, photography • Leave a comment

This neoclassical building, housing The National Gallery in London UK, was built in the 1830s.

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Fabulous Windows

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, building, copyright, design, historic, London UK, ornate, photography • Leave a comment

Red brick, white stone and leaded panes are quite the combination!

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Ornate Railing

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, close up, copyright, design, London UK, maroon, metal, photography, stone, white • Leave a comment

Close on a lovely architectural detail along King Charles Street.

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Blue and White Windows

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged black, blue, citize M hotel, copyright, graphic, London UK, photography, Tower Bridge, white • Leave a comment

Close on architectural details of the citizen M hotel in London UK.

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St. Olave’s Gate

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged arch, church, copyright, photography, skulls, white • 2 Comments

A view of the 1658 gate of St. Olave’s Church on Hart Street. First built around 1050 it was later rebuilt in 1450. It is one of the few surviving Mediaeval buildings in London, UK.

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Keystone Face

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged art, carving, close up, copyright, face, London UK, photography, stone, white • Leave a comment

Close on a carved face that looks like the Greek River God, Achelous, spotted above a grand window on King Charles Street.

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Blue Windows

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Architecture • Tagged copyright, London UK, photography, reflection, stone, Tower of London, windows • Leave a comment

Sky reflects in some panes at the Tower of London.

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