I assume this originally was a place where coal was stored or sold. Interesting how years later building uses change and become sometime more beautiful than the original.
Many stories say it was the coal cellar of the Savoy Hotel, others say it is the place where the coal bearers from the Thames just behind here used to relax and drink.
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The hole on the Strand… I knew it well. Gr8 shot
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Impressive in B/W.
Grat shot !
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Love the lighting Debbie
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I assume this originally was a place where coal was stored or sold. Interesting how years later building uses change and become sometime more beautiful than the original.
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Many stories say it was the coal cellar of the Savoy Hotel, others say it is the place where the coal bearers from the Thames just behind here used to relax and drink.
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Love it! Most atmospheric, an element of Film Noir!
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Very noir!! I do miss English pubs.
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Yes, I was there around midnight so the pub was closed making it all look darker.
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Oh, lovely! Great lines and patterns, and beautiful evening light.
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…a touch of drama.
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I really like the dark side of this picture. It’s a very beautiful and cinematographic view
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Thanks Arnaud
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