architecture – Fraggle's Otherverse

Day 220

August 8, 2019Posted in 365, architecture, B&W, Fuji X100F, PhotographyTagged 365, 365 project, architecture, august 2019, Black&white, day220, Fraggle, Fujifilm X100F, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Photography21 Comments

Phil and I went into Newcastle today, and of course a camera came too. I can’t believe I’ve never noticed this building facade in Northumberland Street before!

Four Statues

Going clockwise from the top left, the statues are of Thomas Bewick (1755 – 1828) who was a world renowned wood engraver, ornithologist and artist.

Harry Hotspur (1366 – 1403) which was a nickname given due to his bravery in battle, particularly against the Scots and the French. His real name was Sir Henry Percy and he died fighting in a rebellion against Henry IV.

Roger Thornton (?-1429) became Newcastle’s mayor on three occasions as well as an MP. He made his fortune as a merchant in spite of coming from a poor background.

Sir John Marley (1590 – 1673) Royalist Mayor of Newcastle who defended the city against an invading Scottish army in 1644 and remained as Mayor after the English Civil War.

Can’t resist the wonderful architecture of Central Station so that’s the daily today! Also that clock’s wrong 😀

Day 220 ~ Central

Day 177

June 26, 2019Posted in 365, architecture, B&W, Fuji X100F, Photography, urbanTagged 365, 365 project, architecture, Clock Tower, day177, Fraggle, Fujifilm X100F, June2019, Photography, South Shields, Town Hall8 Comments

Had to deliver some hearing aids for work in South Shields today, so stopped off after and took some shots of the rather marvelous Town Hall. Unfortunately, from whatever angle you look at it, there is loads of street furniture in the way of it, and though I managed to get rid of a couple of bits, the Give Way sign was just too much! Click on it to embiggen as the details of the building are well cool.

Day 177 ~ South Shields Town Hall

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