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![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 […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/11870382314_d7d4ba70ed_z-115x115.jpg "Staircase broken, Kensington & Chelsea")
Staircase broken, Kensington & Chelsea
Posted on January 15, 2014 | No CommentsStone 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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […] -
![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 […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IStructE-115x115.jpg "11 Upper Belgrave Street")
11 Upper Belgrave Street
Posted on September 6, 2013 | No Comments11 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 […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8663059374_47a7e8c0a3_c-115x115.jpg "Organ loft stair, Hampton Court Palace")
Organ loft stair, Hampton Court Palace
Posted on May 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsI 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 […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8663076924_18126280a2_c-115x115.jpg "Prince of Wales stair, Hampton Court Palace")
Prince of Wales stair, Hampton Court Palace
Posted on May 20, 2013 | No CommentsMost 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 […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8683408666_312b5c7716_c-115x115.jpg "Chocolate Court stair, Hampton Court Palace")
Chocolate Court stair, Hampton Court Palace
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsI 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 […] -
![This staircase is pretty straight forward (by Hampton Court standards) and just runs between two floors. It is really nicely detailed and is in good condition. Like most of the […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8662909089_77d19330b3_c-115x115.jpg "King’s back stair, Hampton Court Palace")
King’s back stair, Hampton Court Palace
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsThis staircase is pretty straight forward (by Hampton Court standards) and just runs between two floors. It is really nicely detailed and is in good condition. Like most of the […] -
![This staircase looks really effortless. There is some very clever jointing of stone going on in this landing – would most people risk standing on that small piece that isn’t […]](https://stonestairs.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8683426984_e54fea05a8_b-115x115.jpg "Beauty Stair, Hampton Court Palace")
Beauty Stair, Hampton Court Palace
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsThis staircase looks really effortless. There is some very clever jointing of stone going on in this landing – would most people risk standing on that small piece that isn’t […]