Saturday, 4 April 2015

Tottenham Court road









This is The Rising Sun public house on Tottenham Court Road. It was established in 1730 but rebuilt in 1897. You cannot fail to be impressed by this impressive four storey Victorian pub.






Another impressive building on Tottenham Court Road is Heal's department store. There has been a Heal's store on this road since 1818. This building was built in 1916 selling arts and craft furniture. One of its most distinguished features is the frieze.




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16 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhoto4 April 2015 at 17:29

    Hi Fun60, lovely details here.. the name of this pub made me think of the song 'House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals'.. that's giving away my age :)

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  2. PerthDailyPhoto4 April 2015 at 17:29

    Hi Fun60, lovely details here.. the name of this pub made me think of the song 'House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals'.. that's giving away my age :)

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  3. Author R. Mac Wheeler4 April 2015 at 17:54

    cool architecture :)

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  4. Gosia4 April 2015 at 19:32

    wow it seems so interesting building.

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  5. Cynthia4 April 2015 at 19:35

    I'm impressed! Such wonderful details. Happy Easter to you and your family, Marie. xo

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  6. sweetbriardreams4 April 2015 at 22:36

    There is so much rich and interesting architecture no matter where you go in the city, most, unfortunately are just walked past and not admired. I remember when living there that I wouldn't see things anymore, but now I try to get down as much as possible and then begin to see everything once more. Thanks for reminding me of Tottenham Court Road - it's been years since I was there last. Have a great Easter x

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  7. Valerie4 April 2015 at 23:24

    It certainly is impressive architecture, Marie - thank you for sharing; and, PerthDailyPhoto and I must be of the same vintage, because I too recall that song! Wishing you a blessed Easter.

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  8. Anonymous5 April 2015 at 00:23

    Both are very attractive buildings. By 1897 there must have been about to be a change in architectural styles as no more space for embellishment on a Victorian building could be found.

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  9. Linda W.5 April 2015 at 03:53

    Love all the intricate details on the pub building.

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  10. biebkriebels5 April 2015 at 11:17

    I like those snaps in London of unknown buildings. Both are very impressive to look at.

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  11. Katharine A5 April 2015 at 20:20

    The frieze is amazing, yet very easy to miss. Looking up in London yields some great views.

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  12. Rhonda Albom5 April 2015 at 23:46

    I love the detail in the carvings on the first building. I agree, it's quite impressive.

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  13. Sara Chapman6 April 2015 at 06:34

    Building details are wonderful. I also enjoyed the pretty spring flowers and birds in the post below.

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  14. Mara6 April 2015 at 08:59

    You must have been there quite early, seeing as there are hardly any people in the photos!
    Now, is this part of your Tubestations project, or is it just a coincidence that both Barbican and Tottenham Court Road are both on the Tube?

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  15. diane b6 April 2015 at 11:56

    Love the old Victorian pub.

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  16. Gattina6 April 2015 at 16:17

    I wonder if I haven't been in this pub ! The building is beautiful !

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