Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick is a London exhibition of LEGO sculpture at a venue on Brick Lane ... how apropos!























 

St. Botolph's Priory

Also encountered in Colchester ...

Inside Hollytrees House, an 18th century residence that
became a museum in 1929.




Hollytrees, back in the day.


Hollytrees House


The High Street









 

Monday, April 29, 2024

Colchester Castle

Built on the foundations of the 1st century Roman Temple of Claudius, the 11th century Colchester Castle in Colchester, county Essex, has the largest medieval castle keep (fortified tower) in Europe.






The castle in 1791.










14th century manuscript 'On Virtue and Vice'

15th century archway spandrel

Sheela na gig, an architectural grotesque found above
doorways throughout Europe.

Cauldron