Category: Architecture

Something Old, Something New

This appears to be the result of an inability to decide what to build. It’s castellated, has a steeply pitched roof more often seen aloft a continental château, looks as if it is covered in icing sugar and exhales a neo-gothic aroma. A riddle wrapped in a mystery – one I can solve.

London’s Watergate

We are not done with the Dukes of Buckingham – see MoreFamily History. When you have read that you will know George Villiers is the 1st Duke of Buckingham of the second Creation.

Bel Canto in Bergamo

“The city of Bergamo is composed of an old walled core, known as Città Alta (“Upper Town”), nestled within a system of hills, and the modern expansion in the plains below. The upper town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017.” (Wikipedia)

Four Clubs

Carlton House was George IV’s residence when he was Prince of Wales.