Architecture Collection (#7)

Birmingham Central Library DP137657
Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of library (now demolished), from the north pediment of the Town Hall

Scammonden Reservoir DP138288
Scammonden Resevoir, West Yorkshire. General view showing the resevoir and its dam carrying the M62

An aerial view of Plaistow showing rows of streets of terraced housing, London, England. 1950 s

Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy
VENICE: SAINT MARK S. Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy

Melbourne city skyline and the Yarra River
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne. Skyline includes Flinders Street Station and Rialto Towers

Florida, Palm Beach, Worth Avenue

Jeff Lynne, singer, songwriter and front man with The Electric Light Orchestra, pictured enjoying the snow and Christmas at his midlands home

The facade of Liverpool Lime Street railway station seen from St Georges Plateau. 14th May 1964

Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

This old corner cafe in Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, is still open for business, but behind it, 1971 is on the march and soon the little cafe will be swallowed up. 4th March 1971

The Vestry pub in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 19th December 1973

View of the new Dounreay Atomic Reactor near Thurso in Scotland Circa 1955

The circular Godiva Cafe in the Lower Precinct, Coventry city centre - a popular place for a quick snack and to meet friends and family. 17th May 1963

Camden High Street 1969

Battersea Power Station generating hall turbines in 1948

The Belfry Tower and the Cloth Hall in the Market Square, Bruges, Belgium

Victoria Hotel, East Street, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of the Victoria Hotel from across the road. A group of children with an adult are standing in the foreground. The hotel was opened in 1899. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Pentire Hotel, East Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1928
A view of the Pentire Hotel being built and nearing completion but still with scaffolding. A mother with her children, one in a pram, are in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown

Battersea Power Station in 1935

Lyons Corner House on Coventry Street in London 1947

Pentonville Road 1953
London Pentonville Road, looking towards St Pancras 1953

Browda House, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. 1964
A general view of Browda House, a Grade II listed building. It dates from the late 19th century but incorporating some of the original 17th century structure

Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970
A view of Newton Ferrers House in St Mellion. The current house, with Italianate terraces, was built for the Coryton family in the late 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Cottages on West Looe Hill, West Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A view of cottages on West Looe Hill including properties called (in 2017) Ifor, Cauldron Cottage, Trevale, Mornessa, The Binnacle, Compass Cottage, Gulls Cottage, Chy-An-Nor and Fiddlers Elbow

Stones from Fenton Berran now at Chyverton Manor, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Stones from Fenton Berran (Perran Well) now at Chyverton Manor. The well was situated at the bottom of Church Hill, Perranwell, Goonhavern, until road works destroyed the site

Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890
A view of Morval House from the south west with Morval Parish Church, dedicated to St Wenna, behind. There are two men mowing the lawn with an early lawn mower, one pulling and the other pushing

Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A general view of Morval House from the grounds. The Grade I listed building is a large Tudor residence which was once the home of the Glynn, Buller and Kitson families

Sainsbury Wing DP183694
Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Greater London. Completed in 1991, the Sainsbury Wing is the only work in Britain by Denise Scott-Brown and Robert Venturi

Rotherhithe docks
Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, London 1929

St. Georges Circus in South London
St. Georges Circus in London with the Obelisk or Clocktower, and the Royal Eye Hospital 1930s

Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958
View of the exterior wall and gateway with pinnacles at Aldercombe Barton, a Grade II listed 16th century manor house. According to the listing information from Historic England the gateway may have

Causilgey Farm House, Tregavethan, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the exterior of Causilgey, in the Manor of Tregavethan, known later as Causilgey Manor. Confusingly, the house has also been referred to as Tregavethan Manor House in 1911 Census data

New Years Eve in Piccadilly Circus, London in 1956

Rose Cottage and Much in Little, Trevalga, Cornwall. 1966
A view of Grade II listed cottages at Trevalga which form part of an unaltered group in the picturesque village of Trevalga

Cotehele Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1906
A general view of the terrace from below the corner with Avondale Road. Snow lies on the ground. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Crowsteps BL30421_004
Crowsteps, Tydehams, Newbury, West Berkshire. Crowsteps from the south. Photographed in 1929 by Henry Bedford Lemere. This very early Modern Movement house, dating from 1929

Humber Bridge DP174534
HUMBER BRIDGE, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire. General view of the suspension bridge from south east

Harleyford Manor, Great Marlow MD63_00470
Harleyford Manor, Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire. North entrance front. National Buildings Record (NBR). Measured drawing by W. G. Prosser, 1962. Architect: Sir Robert Taylor. Building completed 1755

Houghton House N060175
HOUGHTON HOUSE, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Cutaway reconstruction drawing by Stephen Conlin of the house as it may have appeared in 1767

Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881. The church was built between 1883 and 1907

Outback ruins
Old ruined house near Silverton, Outback NSW, Australia

Norah head lighthouse, Central Coast NSW Australia

Coffs Harbour Jetty
Sunrise at Coffs Harbour Jetty, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Sherborne in 1939 BB056813
Garage, South Street, Sherborne, Dorset. Sheppards Garage apparently had both Shell and Esso petrol pumps. The garage has since been converted to houses. Photographed in May 1939

The Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania
Downtown District, Hobart, Tasmania Island, Australia

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"Exploring the Magnificence of Architecture: From Renaissance Masterpieces to Modern Marvels" Step into the world of architectural wonders as we delve into a cross-section of Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy. This contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli unveils the intricate details and structural brilliance that have stood the test of time. Traveling across continents, our journey takes us to New York City in 1905, where Edward Steichen captures an iconic image of the Flatiron Building. Its triangular shape and Beaux-Arts style epitomize early skyscraper architecture, leaving a lasting impression on Manhattan's skyline. Venturing further back in time, Canaletto's masterpiece "Thames" transports us to 18th-century London. Through his meticulous brushstrokes, we witness grandeur along the riverbanks - elegant bridges and majestic buildings that define an era. From historical landmarks to modernist experiments, Trellick Tower stands tall as a symbol of Brutalist architecture. DP101891 showcases its imposing presence amidst London's urban landscape while challenging conventional notions of residential design. Nunney Castle N061017 invites us to explore medieval fortifications with its well-preserved ruins nestled within picturesque English countryside. The castle whispers tales from centuries past and serves as a reminder of architectural heritage. Embarking on an exotic escapade, Angkor Wat Temple reflects its splendor upon serene waters in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This reflection captivates our imagination and highlights both cultural significance and architectural mastery. Closer to home but no less impressive is Preston Bus Station DP143109 - an emblematic example of Brutalist bus station design located in Lancashire, England. Its bold concrete façade challenges traditional perceptions while providing functional spaces for commuters.