Richmond upon Thames: the view from London's "Arcadia" along the River Thames in Southwest London.
In the 1890s there was an outbreak of civic and imperial pride that produced amazingly ornate and highly decorated neo-gothic style firestations. The Brentford firestation was no exception. Today, the building has been converted into a slick bar and restaurant.
Posted by Chuckeroon at 18:37
Labels: Brentford, civic pride, firestation architecture
As you say, very slick, and a great sky to match!
ReplyDeleteWow - stunning lines and colour!!! What a great building.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking stonework. Also like the typeface used for the name. I believe it's called Broadway.
ReplyDeleteThe viewpoint certainly emphasises the architecture. I like "outbreak of civic pride.."
ReplyDeleteWonderful that the building has been saved!
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