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![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 […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image2-e1416947693580-115x115.jpg "The Welsh Baptist Chapel, Eastcastle Street")
The Welsh Baptist Chapel, Eastcastle Street
Posted on November 25, 2014 | No CommentsI’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 […] -
![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 […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/11091483774_9ec393ab45_z-115x115.jpg "Wellington Arch")
Wellington Arch
Posted on December 16, 2013 | No CommentsI 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 […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/10797831965_24395c2cfa_z-115x115.jpg "Society of Antiquaries – Back Stair")
Society of Antiquaries – Back Stair
Posted on November 11, 2013 | No CommentsThis 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 […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/10740636745_38b1319e9f_z-115x115.jpg "Society of Antiquaries – Main Staircase")
Society of Antiquaries – Main Staircase
Posted on November 11, 2013 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
![Hampton Court Palace is a real feast for anyone interested in cantilevered staircases. Most are situated around The Fountain Court which was conceived by Wren in 1688 for William and […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8676223230_ca737148a6_o-115x115.jpg "Hampton Court Palace")
Hampton Court Palace
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsHampton Court Palace is a real feast for anyone interested in cantilevered staircases. Most are situated around The Fountain Court which was conceived by Wren in 1688 for William and […] -
![The church was designed by James Gibbs and was built between 1714 and 1723. It was part of the Queen Anne Commission for Building Fifty New Churches. I recently discovered […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8576336811_d59068e852_c-115x115.jpg "St Mary le Strand")
St Mary le Strand
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe church was designed by James Gibbs and was built between 1714 and 1723. It was part of the Queen Anne Commission for Building Fifty New Churches. I recently discovered […] -
![I recently visited the newly refurbished rooms in the West Wing and was pleased to discover another lovely staircase. This flight looks so simple and effortless. It is interesting to […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8576342239_2b70772dc6_c-115x115.jpg "Somerset House, West Wing")
Somerset House, West Wing
Posted on March 21, 2013 | No CommentsI recently visited the newly refurbished rooms in the West Wing and was pleased to discover another lovely staircase. This flight looks so simple and effortless. It is interesting to […] -
![On the 22nd February 1856 a murder trial was to be heard in the County Room on the first floor of the Shire Hall. According to The Daily News the […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/8363483875_748108cfb3_z-115x115.jpg "Stair Collapse at The Shire Hall, Chelmsford 1856")
Stair Collapse at The Shire Hall, Chelmsford 1856
Posted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentsOn the 22nd February 1856 a murder trial was to be heard in the County Room on the first floor of the Shire Hall. According to The Daily News the […] -
![This staircase, designed by Inigo Jones and built by Nicholas Stone is said to be the very first cantilevered stone staircase built in the UK. Inigo Jones was obviously impressed […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8191765738_13fe72e196_z-115x115.jpg "Tulip Staircase, Queen’s House, Greenwich")
Tulip Staircase, Queen’s House, Greenwich
Posted on November 27, 2012 | No CommentsThis staircase, designed by Inigo Jones and built by Nicholas Stone is said to be the very first cantilevered stone staircase built in the UK. Inigo Jones was obviously impressed […] -
![This Victorian building has two staircases with really unusual soffits. I have never seen this shape of tread before and I think that it makes an interesting sculptural impression. There doesn’t […]](http://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8204748075_4b1a2d4479_z-115x115.jpg "Swansea Old Library")
Swansea Old Library
Posted on November 22, 2012 | No CommentsThis Victorian building has two staircases with really unusual soffits. I have never seen this shape of tread before and I think that it makes an interesting sculptural impression. There doesn’t […]