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Worcester College, Oxford
Posted on June 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis staircase leads from the main entrance to the library of the college. It was built around 1720 and designed by George Clarke. Clarke is known to have worked for […] -
Portland Place
Posted on June 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis staircase was removed in the early 2000’s. It was interesting to see the way that the flight was constructed. It looked as if pockets had been cut into the […] -
Somerset House East Wing
Posted on June 30, 2012 | No CommentsI finally got round to visiting the refurbished East Wing recently, and was able to have a quick look at the central staircase for the first time. It is really […] -
The House That Berry Built
Posted on June 27, 2012 | 1 CommentThis is the only description of a stone staircase being built that I have ever read in a novel.The House That Berry Built (Gideon of Scotland Yard) It certainly captures […] -
Burford, Oxfordshire
Posted on June 13, 2012 | No CommentsThis sweet little garden building has fascinated me for many years. It is Grade II listed and the listing information says that it was built about 1700 and it is […]