London Railings December 30, 2018poulthorsenLeave a comment London RailingsYou see them at elegant terraces and squares. To me they are almost “Iconic” of London.They are the cast iron railings, painted in a glossy black. They spread out from the elegant front doors and as often they are guarding the steps leading downstairs (the servants access)During the second world war most of them were removed to be used in the war effort. As it turned out, the authorities had overestimated the need for iron or some administrator had fouled up. I have read stories about them being dumped at some lonely coastal area. In my latest search on the net I found, that many were dumped in the Thames estuary in such quantities that Tugs had to be used to navigate, as the huge quantities of cast iron threw the magnetic compasses out. whatever happened to them, they are back again in all there glory and together with, the now rare red telephone booths, say welcome to London.
The street photographer July 3, 2016poulthorsen1 Comment As we walked past Hotel Russell we were approached by this elderly gent, who offered to photograph us. He was clutching a small point and shoot camera and a note book. We politely declined. With the popularity of “selfies” he must have gone out of business.Camera Nikon D5000
Beyond the street June 22, 2016poulthorsen2 Comments For best viewing click on image to enlarge.Camera Nikon D5000
Locked and barred April 25, 2016poulthorsenLeave a comment For best viewing click on image to enlarge.Camera Nikon D5000
Happy April 25, 2016poulthorsenLeave a comment For best viewing click on image to enlarge.Camera Nikon D5000
Sam’s Bar April 23, 2016poulthorsenLeave a comment For best viewing click on image to enlarge.Camera Nikon D5000.