Posted in Architecture, War Memorials at 12:00 on 20 January 2025
St John’s Kirk, Perth, lies in the centre of the city. It is the site of the city’s War Memorial, which I shall feature later. There is a newer, indeed relatively recent, war memorial to the exterior of the Kirk in St John Street.

This is dedicated to all who gave their lives in the service of their country:-

The Kirk had an open day last September so we took the opportunity for a look around. Model of Kirk:-

Different angle. Pity about the reflections:-

The font:-

This pew had unusual dog-shaped finials:-

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Posted in Architecture, Art, Modern Architecture, Sculpture at 12:00 on 11 January 2025
We had an overnight stop at Wakefield on the way back up from Bath so that we could go to The Hepworth Wakefield. It was built in commemoration of artist/sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born in the town. As well as many of her works it now houses the municipal art collection started in 1923.
The building stands by the River Calder and was designed by British architect David Chipperfield.

From over River Calder:-

From walkway over the river:-

Entrance and rear:-

I took a video of the weir from the main road bridge:-
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Posted in Architecture, Art Deco, Trips, Woolworths at 12:00 on 28 November 2024
Only minor deco but a bit surprising to see any at all.
The stand out was Boots. The tiles are classic deco:-

Earthfare has rule of three in upper windows which are possibly Critall. I suspect this is a former Woolworths:-

Children’s Hospice South West is very minor deco:-

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Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 24 November 2024
Not the music festival, the town.
On leaving Wells we saw a sign that said Glastonbury 8. We thought if we’re so close we might as well have a look.
We pulled up outside a bookshop. Sadly it was full of Tarot, mysticism, incense and all sorts of woo.
The whole town was a bit like that.
There was some nice old architecture. This is now a pub, though:-

The sign says Galstonbury Tribunal but this is very old:-

This is now Nationwide:-

More old architecture, unusual style to left, too:-

Again old, but now the town’s Post Office:-

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Posted in Architecture, Art Deco at 20:30 on 21 November 2024
Where we parked in Wells was near to a junction beyond which this brick building stood. Premises of R Tincknell and Son Limited:-

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Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 18 November 2024
Behind the archway which I pictured in the first of my posts about Wells in Somerset is a grassed area which lies in front of the part-moated Bishop’s Palace:-


Environs:-

There was an interesting carving on this wall of the Palaec:-

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Posted in Architecture at 12:00 on 9 November 2024
Cloister:-

Mosaic floor:-

Transepts:-


Stalls in choir:-

The font, much altered and moved from its original location:-

The Star. Artwork representing the Star of Bethlehem:-

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Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 7 November 2024
The Lady Chapel. Much of the glass was reconstructed kaleidoscopically after being smashed by Puritan soldiers in the seventeenth century:-

Clock. Thought to be the second oldest working clock in the world:-

Information about the clock:-

Door and stained glass windows:-

Clerestory:-

Clerestory and stained glass:-

Organ pipes:-

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Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 5 November 2024
Stairs up to the Chapter House in Wells Cathedral. Yes the steps are a bit dodgy:-

View downwards from Chapter House entrance:-

There’s a further set of stairs upwards from the Chapter House entrance:-

Chapter House entrance:-

Supporting column and ceiling:-

Windows and stained glass in Chapter House:-

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Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 3 November 2024
Normally when there isn’t a charge for churches, museums and the like we will give a suitable amount, as we did at Lichfield Cathedral.
Wells Cathedral doesn’t insist on a charge to enter but the way the approach is constructed makes it difficult or embarrassing to avoid. It leaves a small amount of resentment towards the institution and spoils the experience a bit.
Wells Cathedral is quite impressive inside though.
Ceiling:-

Ceiling and altar:-

Perhaps the most striking feature is a set of internal buttresses. These were inserted when the addition to the cathedral of a heightened tower and spire meant the walls started to bend, necessitating internal strengthening and bracing. Three are known as St Andrew’s Cross arches. The fourth side is braced by a choir screen:-


I must have moved my camera on this shot though:-

The Chantry Chapel:-

Inside the Chantry Chapel:-

Another ceiling, by the Chapter House I think:-

Low Altar and St Andrew’s arch:-

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