John Rylands Library
“There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge.” Michel de Montaigne The John Rylands Library in Manchester is housed in a beautifully striking late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on […]
L is for… Loo with a View
These views are from what should surely be voted the most scenic loo in the world. Take your time and enjoy the views through the window. Very convenient for keen wildlife […]
Merchant Adventurers Hall in York
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a stunning medieval guildhall set in beautiful gardens in the centre of York. History It is a grade 1 listed building and scheduled ancient monument. […]
What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks?
This restored 16th-century half-timbered house in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, is believed to be the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he spent his childhood years. It is now a small museum open to the public […]
Art Deco London
Following on from my Egyptian Revival post a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d expand on the art deco theme. These windows belong to Shropshire House, an office building […]
Windows from Sitges, the sequel
I promised another selection of windows from Sitges. Here they are, this time with balconies but no flowers. Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows and Whimsical […]
In Africa
I am off to Africa next week for a short holiday. To get me in the mood, I thought I would feature a few windows from my last African trip, […]
Windows from Sitges
Sitges is an incredibly picturesque town: white and blue buildings, sandy beaches, modernist architecture, flowers, gardens, statues, … And its windows are no exception. For this Thursday’s Lingering Look at […]
Travel with Intent 