Long time no write in my journal - so anyway the historic walks around Holborn have started again so I thought I would start my weekly write ups and hope you find them interesting and informative!
To start off the new season we had a quiz - How Old Am I? or Guess the age of the building - so have a look at the photos below and see if you can guess in what year these buildings were completed. You just may be surprised - I know I was!
We begin with:
From top to bottom: Holborn Station (the whole building not just the station); 57-58 Lincoln's Inn Fields; St. Anselms & St. Caecilias Church, Kingsway
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From top to bottom: Africa House; Aviation House (both in Kingsway); and Victoria House (front and side views)
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From top to bottom: Summit House, Red Lion Square; Tudor House; Mid City Place (2 views) High Holborn and finally First Avenue House, High Holborn.
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I managed to get two spot on, two at least 50 years out and the remainder only a few years out.
I will post the answers in a couple of days - why not have a go (and no cheating!)
I will say at least one of the answers is somewhere in my journal!
All photos copyright Orlicat
1 comment:
These are fascinating blogs - thanks
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