What an interesting day you have had some wonderful buildings ancient and modern there.
I was supposed to be going to London today with my sister for Chris Packham's 'Walk for Wildlife' but she wasn't well so couldn't go.
Oh that’s a shame
What an interesting day you have had some wonderful buildings ancient and modern there.
I was supposed to be going to London today with my sister for Chris Packham's 'Walk for Wildlife' but she wasn't well so couldn't go.
I don`t like it when old architecture is mixed with new and very futuristic looking architecture.Next up St Helen’s Place and Leather Sellers’ Hall. The Worshipful Company of Leather Sellers is one of the city’s oldest Livery Companies founded in the 15th century. While the leather trade isn’t as important as it was, the company still does much charitable work and runs several schools which were originally founded for the poor.
They bought the convent land from Henry VIII for £380 five years after he closed the convent and established their second hall their. They are now in their 7th hall, the 6th on this site, renting out the rest of the buildings.
The modern building behind is called The Gherkin
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The Court Room with some ancient leather goods on the table
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The modern Reception Room faces St Helen’s church (previous post). This side of the square was also damaged by the 1992 bombing. They have made the most of the view.
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The apprenticeship indenture paper for JRR Tolkein’s Great Grandfather. It’s called an indenture because of the dents at the top of the document. Two copies were made on the same sheet of paper. One copy was kept by the Livery Company and the other by the apprentice. The cut was wiggly and you could prove it was the original because it would match its opposite half!
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When there is so much damage there are difficult decisions to be made. Sometimes something modern looks better than something new pretending to be something old.I don`t like it when old architecture is mixed with new and very futuristic looking architecture.
Shame Adam hasn't been in today, was he doing something for his birthday?
The stucco ceilings are amazing.And finally, we jumped on a tube and headed to the poshest bit of London by St James’ Palace and The Ritz Hotel to a private members’ club called the Royal Over-Seas League (and yes it is hyphenated)
This club is very proud that it has had female membership since its foundation in the very early 20th century unlike several of its neighbours.
It’s actually 3 buildings of different periods knocked together
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This Georgian staircase has a bowed banister to allow ladies wearing crinoline skirts to use it more easily. Right at the top, the bars are straight as servants didn’t wear crinolines
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I know what you mean Bee - as impressive as the new buildings are, they look out of character with the historical buildings.I don`t like it when old architecture is mixed with new and very futuristic looking architecture.
Bad wet and windy weather forecast for S E England and probably S Wales tomorrow, so drive safely!!The party was not far from home fortunately. I am sure some will be up late into the night, but we have crept away and are heading for bed now.
Tomorrow a trip to theoutin laws.
I only want to say: A man and his kayak.Good Afternoon & Evening All
Just back from our 5 hour paddle where we knocked off about 12 miles or so. Started off overcast and calm, then some sun followed by a brief gale which created some nice wakes and waves as we crossed Mattawoman Creek where it meets the Potomac. Many (5 or 6) Bald Eagle sightings along with the rest of the usual suspects (geese, ducks, cormorants, herons).
The Start of Our Paddle Heading West
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A Hunter’s Goose Blind
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Time for a Break on a Small Peninsula
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My Paddling Companion
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Paddling Back Through the Marshy Area (A Short Cut)
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A very good answer.I think everything and nothing - sometimes all at once!
That is right.When there is so much damage there are difficult decisions to be made. Sometimes something modern looks better than something new pretending to be something old.
Only to have mentioned it: The bad weather ( from England ) arrived in Germany yesterday. Thank you very much.Bad wet and windy weather forecast for S E England and probably S Wales tomorrow, so drive safely!!
But Nos Da for now!
I know what you mean Bee - as impressive as the new buildings are, they look out of character with the historical buildings.
That seems to be the way of the world these days. I suppose young designers are going to design modern buildings - I wonder if they will stand the test of time as the older buildings have!
Only to have mentioned it: The bad weather ( from England ) arrived in Germany yesterday. Thank you very much.
Sleep well Linda. You must be exhausted.The party was not far from home fortunately. I am sure some will be up late into the night, but we have crept away and are heading for bed now.
Tomorrow a trip to theoutin laws.
Your welcome!Only to have mentioned it: The bad weather ( from England ) arrived in Germany yesterday. Thank you very much.
The more the merrier!Wow thanks everyone for the warm welcome[emoji2] Might be posting some sometime!