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A recent visit to The House of Illustration revealed a flying staircase. The building is in Granary Square behind Kings Cross and was originally designed by Lewis Cubitt (who also […]
House of Illustration, Kings Cross

A recent visit to The House of Illustration revealed a flying staircase. The building is in Granary Square behind Kings Cross and was originally designed by Lewis Cubitt (who also […]

I’m pleased to see that the hoarding from the recent renovation work on the building is down and the facade is looking smart. This chapel was built in 1889 and […]
The Welsh Baptist Chapel, Eastcastle Street

I’m pleased to see that the hoarding from the recent renovation work on the building is down and the facade is looking smart. This chapel was built in 1889 and […]

The Everyman Cinema was originally built in the 1880s to be the Hampstead Drill Hall and Assembly Rooms. On a recent trip I noticed this sweet detail.   Details like […]
Everyman Cinema, Hampstead

The Everyman Cinema was originally built in the 1880s to be the Hampstead Drill Hall and Assembly Rooms. On a recent trip I noticed this sweet detail.   Details like […]

I recently visited The National Honey Show which takes place annually at St. George’s College in Addlestone, I was surprised to see this very straightforward staircase in excellent condition. I […]
St. George’s College, Addlestone

I recently visited The National Honey Show which takes place annually at St. George’s College in Addlestone, I was surprised to see this very straightforward staircase in excellent condition. I […]

  • A recent visit to The House of Illustration revealed a flying staircase. The building is in Granary Square behind Kings Cross and was originally designed by Lewis Cubitt (who also […]0February 21, 2015

    House of Illustration, Kings Cross

    A recent visit to The House of Illustration revealed a flying staircase. The building is in Granary Square behind Kings Cross and was originally designed by Lewis Cubitt (who also […]

  • I’m pleased to see that the hoarding from the recent renovation work on the building is down and the facade is looking smart. This chapel was built in 1889 and […]0November 25, 2014

    The Welsh Baptist Chapel, Eastcastle Street

    I’m pleased to see that the hoarding from the recent renovation work on the building is down and the facade is looking smart. This chapel was built in 1889 and […]

  • The Everyman Cinema was originally built in the 1880s to be the Hampstead Drill Hall and Assembly Rooms. On a recent trip I noticed this sweet detail.   Details like […]0November 25, 2014

    Everyman Cinema, Hampstead

    The Everyman Cinema was originally built in the 1880s to be the Hampstead Drill Hall and Assembly Rooms. On a recent trip I noticed this sweet detail.   Details like […]

  • I recently visited The National Honey Show which takes place annually at St. George’s College in Addlestone, I was surprised to see this very straightforward staircase in excellent condition. I […]0November 10, 2014

    St. George’s College, Addlestone

    I recently visited The National Honey Show which takes place annually at St. George’s College in Addlestone, I was surprised to see this very straightforward staircase in excellent condition. I […]

  • Shortly after 2am on 9th September 2013 a tread broke in a flight of stairs in La Crosse Terrace, Kelvinbridge. Apparently a student was climbing the stairs to her tenement home […]0June 5, 2014

    Glasgow Stair collapses

    Shortly after 2am on 9th September 2013 a tread broke in a flight of stairs in La Crosse Terrace, Kelvinbridge. Apparently a student was climbing the stairs to her tenement home […]

  • A glimpse through a window on the Main Stair shows this very sweet back staircase. Shoehorned into a rough triangular shape in plan it runs  from the basement to the Upper […]0June 3, 2014

    Courtauld Institute – Back Stair

    A glimpse through a window on the Main Stair shows this very sweet back staircase. Shoehorned into a rough triangular shape in plan it runs  from the basement to the Upper […]

  • This lovely staircase is in The Courtauld Institute Gallery – The West section of The Strand Block in Somerset House. The block was originally built in 1776-80 by William Chambers […]0March 22, 2014

    Courtauld Institute – Main Staircase

    This lovely staircase is in The Courtauld Institute Gallery – The West section of The Strand Block in Somerset House. The block was originally built in 1776-80 by William Chambers […]

  • This is the press release from the HSE on 22nd November 2010. Two workers were injured after plunging into a hotel basement when the stone staircase they were demolishing collapsed […]0January 31, 2014

    Stair collapse during demolition – Largs, Scotland

    This is the press release from the HSE on 22nd November 2010. Two workers were injured after plunging into a hotel basement when the stone staircase they were demolishing collapsed […]

  • In the past I have written about flights that have collapsed in the 1850’s (Chelmsford Shire Hall and Royal Polytechnic Institution) Sadly the same mistakes that caused those failures  are still […]0January 27, 2014

    Another staircase broken, Kensington and Chelsea

    In the past I have written about flights that have collapsed in the 1850’s (Chelmsford Shire Hall and Royal Polytechnic Institution) Sadly the same mistakes that caused those failures  are still […]

  • Sometimes I see flights that have been damaged “as if by magic”. This flight in a mansion block was on the brink of collapse when I went to see it. […]0January 21, 2014

    Staircase broken, Cleveland Square

    Sometimes I see flights that have been damaged “as if by magic”. This flight in a mansion block was on the brink of collapse when I went to see it. […]

  • Stone staircases often suffer when there is a lot of building work going on in the building. Several times I have seen flights that have been destroyed by lack of […]0January 15, 2014

    Staircase broken, Kensington & Chelsea

    Stone staircases often suffer when there is a lot of building work going on in the building. Several times I have seen flights that have been destroyed by lack of […]

  • I recently revisited Wellington Arch and was really pleased that the lift wasn’t working that day. It certainly put off some of the tourists, but I was able to take […]0December 16, 2013

    Wellington Arch

    I recently revisited Wellington Arch and was really pleased that the lift wasn’t working that day. It certainly put off some of the tourists, but I was able to take […]

  • This staircase is in the West Wing of Burlington House – for more on the West Wing click here At first glance this seems like a pretty straight forward swept […]0November 11, 2013

    Society of Antiquaries – Back Stair

    This staircase is in the West Wing of Burlington House – for more on the West Wing click here At first glance this seems like a pretty straight forward swept […]

  • The Society of Antiquaries is based in the West Wing of Burlington House on Piccadilly. The main part of Burlington House was designed by Sir John Denham and was built […]0November 11, 2013

    Society of Antiquaries – Main Staircase

    The Society of Antiquaries is based in the West Wing of Burlington House on Piccadilly. The main part of Burlington House was designed by Sir John Denham and was built […]

  • 11 Upper Belgrave Street is currently home to the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). I heard recently that they will be moving, so it it seemed timely to show these […]0September 6, 2013

    11 Upper Belgrave Street

    11 Upper Belgrave Street is currently home to the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). I heard recently that they will be moving, so it it seemed timely to show these […]

  • I find it remarkable how a balustrade can make such a difference to the feel of a staircase. In this case the plain bars give a definite back of house […]2May 20, 2013

    Organ loft stair, Hampton Court Palace

    I find it remarkable how a balustrade can make such a difference to the feel of a staircase. In this case the plain bars give a definite back of house […]

  • Most of this staircase isn’t a cantilever staircase. The main part is supported on walls and the treads are made up of several pieces as they are so wide. The […]0May 20, 2013

    Prince of Wales stair, Hampton Court Palace

    Most of this staircase isn’t a cantilever staircase. The main part is supported on walls and the treads are made up of several pieces as they are so wide. The […]

  • I absolutely love that Hampton Court has a special kitchen for making hot chocolate, and a sweet staircase next door! This stair is packed into a tight space with winders […]0May 16, 2013

    Chocolate Court stair, Hampton Court Palace

    I absolutely love that Hampton Court has a special kitchen for making hot chocolate, and a sweet staircase next door! This stair is packed into a tight space with winders […]

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