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THE CITY WATCH
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LIVERPOOL
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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