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Welcome back to the third edition from

Theimagebanks.

This issue follows on from previous publica-

tions and focuses on famous building and

special landmarks.

In this particular issue I selected Liverpool

and London, because both cities have their

own special brand of individualism. And

both have inspirational buildings which I

hope you like.

The pictures I have selected do reflect the

strong and bold texture and permanence of

each structure. The use of classic columns

and the Roman and Greek fascias reflect the

imperialism and commonality they both

share. Also this was used extensively

throughout the Western World and links all

our major cities with a common bond.

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One of the most popular locations in London is Trafalgar

Square. Nelson column and the National Galleries are a

must see when you visit the capital, but for me the build-

ing that stood out was St Martin-in-the Fields.

This building is impressive enough and there has been a

church on this site since 1222 and was the first free lend-

ing library in London. The focus for me was the clock with

it’s Roman face over looking the square like a sentinel on

guard duty.

THE OLD CLOCK

The entrance to Horse Guards with its iron

gates and arch ways are complimented by the

Victorian style lamps

This picture catches the busy street of White-

hall with tourists and the London red buses.

And yet the single Horse Guard at his station in

full ceremonial dress looked imposing. Both

horse and rider as one looked ready to bolt into

action if required.

ON GUARD

The olds Victorian docks was

opened in 1846 and was the first

of its kind in Britain. These days

they are now a focus point in the

ever day life in Liverpool. Many

tourist visit the site and in this

picture you can see the original

red cranes they used to lift cargo

from the quay side. Nowadays the

entire complex is connected to

Pier Head and this picture for me

says it all.

Liverpool is and has always been

an International City, with World

Heritage status just like London.

So as the visitors mingled around

the entrance this image says

“Welcome to Liverpool”.

THE DOCKS

The London Eye next to the old County Hall is

another tourist attraction that pulls in the

crowds, but the Thames was a hive of activity

that day with pleasure boats navigating up and

down the river..

This picture was taken from Westminster Bridge

and on the right is the Houses of Parliament and

Big Ben. The sheer size of the London Eye is im-

pressive and yet it doesn’t seem out of place

with the Southbank Centre nestled near by.

The picture reflects the importance of the river

even today and as it was in the distant past, so

similar to the river Mersey.

THE BIG EYE

Although not as big the London Eye this one

in Liverpool it does tower over the Albert

Dock complex and it is quite large.

The views are truly amazing and what moti-

vated me to take the shot was it’s location

next to the new Echo Arena overlooking the

River Mersey.

So for me it brings another dimension to the

entire area and the city as a whole .

THE BABY EYE

From Westminster Pier straight down to the Em-

bankment pleasure boats gather to take tourist on

the daily boat trips. The Thames seems to narrow

but in fact it’s natural banks were reclaimed.

This picture reflects the diversity of the traffic on the

river and shows nothing is still for long and illus-

trates the importance of tourism.

DOWN BY THE RIVER

On the vacant fourth plinth of the National Galleries in

London stands a giant blue cockerel by the German art-

ist Katharina Fritsch. On loan for 18 months and con-

troversial or not, this unique statue adds more interna-

tional enrichment to Trafalgar square.

I wasn’t expecting to see it and in some ways it is similar

to the iron men statues by Sir Anthony Gormley on

Crosby beach. No doubt it might become a permanent

fixture just like they have.

VIVE LA FRANCE

Liverpool has greater number of public sculptures than

any other city in the UK, aside from Westminster in

London.

This single Doric column was dedicate to the Duke of

Wellington another national hero, just like Lord Nelson.

It was built in 1863 supposedly from the captured

French cannons after the final deciding battle of Water-

loo in 1815. It can be found near St Georges Hall and

the Walker Art Gallery and for me it represents another

tribute by the city of Liverpool to great war hero.

THE IRON DUKE

This picture needs no introductions and I decided

to apply a blue filter to bring in that nautical

theme. Yet, what I did observed was that Nelson’s

statues is facing Whitehall, Big Ben and the

Houses of Parliament and not Buckingham palace.

The square was built in 1812 on the Great Mews

stabling which served the Whitehall Palace and in

1830 it was officially name Trafalgar Square.

The column was erected in 1845 and the bronze li-

ons on guard were set in placed in 1867.

A NATION OF HEROES

A ROMAN TEMPLE

This picture taken from the newly refurbished steps

of Liverpool Lime Street shows St Georges Hall in its

glory.

It was commenced in 1841 and completed on 1854

so this picture shows off human activity in the street

and as the numerous columns of the Hall.

The sharp outline clearly shows off the Neoclassical

architecture. And comparing London to Liverpool

both cities had such bold and costly monuments on-

going and even at the same time.

THE AGE OF MODERNISM

With a spare Cathedral to share this usual

shape was not the originally design and in

fact the plans were not dissimilar from the

Anglican Cathedral.

What makes this Cathedral so special is

how it departs away from the Neoclassical

style.

From the ashes of World War Two a new

brave world was emerging and for me this

represents Liverpool future aspirations.

This Gothic revival with a modern twist

was commenced in 1962 and completed

within five years. Also the tall stained glass

tower is truly illuminating once you’re in-

side.

LIVERPOOL & LONDON

Finally, this is just a small montage of the

many that were taken.

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