15-06-17
The weather has been so unpredictable this year but it finally seems to have settled a little. Managed to get out and about this week on a couple of days in between the chores. Here’s my (late) eclectic contribution to Norm 2.0 “Thursday Doors” blog.
Fleur Enjoying The Warmth
Met up with my PhotoBuddies on Tuesday for a coffee and a walk around some of the older parts of the city (Leicester).
Louvre’s
This is very near to where the old Great Central Railway bridged it’s way into the station. I’ve decided I like louvre’s.
Underneath The Arches
These two guy’s were more than happy to pose for a photograph outside their Engineering Co. which sits under the old railway arches. We had a good chat about how the area had changed over the years. I’ll pop back next week and drop them in a print of this photo.
S R & S 1919
I’ve tried to find out what S R & S was, but no luck. I guess a trip to the reference library and a look at some old trade directories might supply the answer. The whole area (Bath Lane) had a lot of engineering companies and foundries in it’s heyday, it’s now becoming an apartment block zone !
Peeling
Tucked Away
The next few are from yesterday’s (Thursday) trip to town.
This shop at the top of the Market Place is being restored, it’s a lovely old shopfront.
Knight & Garter
This pub has been just been totally restored, I was tempted to go in and try the beer but I had jobs to do at home.
Bowling Green Street
I’ve walked past this lovely doorway countless times, never really took much notice. But it’s been restored and is now a restaurant. Can’t find much information about the building other than it’s Grade 11 listed and possibly the old Water Board offices.
I really liked the different worn doors, especially blue one and so glad you are going back to give those workers a copy/print of the nice archway picture! Happy Friday and weekend to you! 🙂 Robin
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Thank you Robin, it was great to get out with my buddies and to finally have some reasonable weather. :>)
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Good to see some buildlings restored. Wish that was more the norm than the new housing developments always springing up.
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Yes it certainly is.They are all quite near to where they found the remains of King Richard III, so a lot of money is being spent to attract visitors. :>)
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The shop front is my favorite, love the ‘urn’ embellishments above each corbel.
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I’m wondering what the shop will be after it’s been restored. :>)
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Very nice style 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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You started off with the lovely Fleur and ended with a mighty impressive door. You have a winner 🙂
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Thank you Joanne, Fleur was in a posing mood for once.🙂
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Thank you for commenting on my small plein air painting! Love the glue store front , but the last church door is exquisite! Great finds on your blue steed:)
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Love the shop front – well, all the doors actually. Are you sure that last one isn’t a church?!
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Yes, the only mention I can find about it is to do with the water company, it’s very close to the town hall so that would fit. 🙂
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I must look at your blog more often. It’s really good. I’ll enjoy catching up with your posts. I love all these doors. 😊
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I have the luxury of not working (read getting on a bit !) on my side so I can spend time reading blogs. :>)
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Ha! I’m retired too, so I should have more time. I like to be out of doors whenever possible though 😊
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