Introduction The Port of Liverpool Building, situated at Liverpool’s historic Pier Head, is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Alongside the Royal Liver Building and the Cunard Building, …
Architecture
-
-
ArchitectureBuildings & PalacesTravel
The Cunard Building: Liverpool’s Maritime Masterpiece
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction The Cunard Building, located at Liverpool’s Pier Head, is one of the city’s most iconic and historically significant landmarks. It forms part of the famous Three Graces alongside the …
-
Standing proudly over the waters of the English Channel, Eastbourne Pier is one of Britain’s most beloved and iconic Victorian seaside structures. Stretching out from the elegant seafront of Eastbourne …
-
Rising above the heart of the City of London, the Leadenhall Building—popularly known as The Cheesegrater—is one of the most distinctive and recognizable skyscrapers in the capital’s modern skyline. With …
-
London’s skyline is a constantly shifting blend of the historic and the futuristic, a city where medieval churches sit alongside steel and glass skyscrapers. Among the most talked-about and instantly …
-
ArchitectureBuildings & PalacesTravel
The Gherkin: London’s Modern Architectural Marvel
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinLondon’s skyline is a dynamic canvas, constantly evolving as new buildings rise and redefine the city’s identity. Among these, one structure stands out for its distinctive shape, innovative engineering, and …
-
Rising dramatically over the south bank of the River Thames, The Shard is London’s tallest building and one of its most recognizable architectural landmarks. Since its completion in 2012, it …
-
ArchitectureBuildings & PalacesTravel
Sky Garden, London: A Vertical Oasis in the City
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the heart of London’s financial district, atop the iconic 20 Fenchurch Street—more commonly known as the “Walkie Talkie” building—sits the Sky Garden, a unique public space combining lush greenery, …
-
ArchitectureTravel
The Royal Crescent, Bath – A Timeless Icon of Georgian Elegance
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Royal Crescent in Bath is one of the most recognisable and celebrated architectural landmarks in England. A sweeping arc of thirty terraced houses built in the 18th century, this …
-
ArchitectureTravel
No. 1 Royal Crescent – A Step Back into Georgian Bath
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinNestled at the very start of Bath’s most famous architectural masterpiece, the Royal Crescent, No. 1 Royal Crescent is more than just a museum—it is a perfectly preserved time capsule. …
-
Brighton Palace Pier is one of the most famous seaside landmarks in the United Kingdom, an icon of the British coast and a symbol of Brighton’s vibrant, playful spirit. Stretching …
-
ArchitectureTravel
The Circus in Bath: A Marvel of Georgian Architecture and History
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinNestled in the heart of the beautiful city of Bath, England, The Circus stands as one of the most iconic examples of Georgian architecture in the country. Often overshadowed by …