Westminster Abbey

I've uploaded 4 more pics of the West Front which can be viewed on fotoLIBRA
http://www.fotolibra.com/?u=26969

Westminster Abbey

With the Royal Wedding very much in the news I have looked again at two photos I took in 2006 of the West Front of the Abbey. Most visitors will not realize that the 'look' of the West Front is mainly due to the work of Nicholas Hawksmoor who remodelled the lower part and designed the two towers in 1739.
The images can be viewed on fotoLIBRA by using this link  http://www.fotolibra.com/?u=26969

Barking (Essex)

A chance visit to Barking in Essex lead to the discovery of an unexpected example of 'grand' civic architecture in the Town Hall with imposing tower and classical detailing. Designed in 1936 by Jackson & Edmonds but not built until 1954-8. Intend to return with the camera to take some photos ASAP.

Another surprise was that Barking had an Abbey founded c666 by St. Erkenwald, not much left to see now but the parish church in the Abbey grounds appears to use some recycled stone and the Gatehouse has survived.

Oxford. Museum of Natural History

A great Victorian building designed by Thomas Newenham Deane and Benjamin Woodward. Built 1855 - 60. Of particular interest is the central court with a glass roof supported on cast iron columns sprouting natural forms, with leaves and branches in sculptured metal. Also interesting are the arcade columns made from British stone with some lovely marbles.
Well worth a visit.