B L A C K F R I A R S:  
Blackfriars
Blackfriars, once the home of Baynard Castle, but nowadays a part of modern London...

Photo: Blackfriars Bridge © Fynevue Jan 2016.
| EXIT | Blackfriars |

"A brief study of architecture, engineering and culture, in the vicinity of the Wobbly Bridge."


Baynard House  
Baynard House
Baynard House features a unique Totem Pole sculpture entitled 'The Seven Ages of Man.'




Photo: Baynard House © Fynevue July 2010.
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge
Corporation of London: Blackfriars Bridge standing on the site of the original bridge named after William Pitt the Elder in 1760. Constructed and maintained without burden upon public funds out of monies derived from the Bridge House Estates Trust. First opened 6th November 1869 by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Widened and re-opened 14th September 1909 by The Rt. Hon. Sir George Wyatt Truscott, Bart Lord Mayor.

Photo: Blackfriars Bridge © Fynevue Aug 2015.
College of Arms  
College of Arms
The College of Arms is an unobtrusive, but distinctive building which fronts Queen Victoria Street and extends from Godliman Street to Peter's Hill.


Photo: The College of Arms © Fynevue Oct 2005.
St. Benet's Church  
St. Benet's Church
St. Benet's Church designed by Christopher Wren.




Photo: St. Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf © Jan 2016.
St. Paul's Cathedral  
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren.




Photo: St. Paul's Cathedral © Jan 2016.
Unilever House  
Unilever House
The impressive Unilever House on Victoria Embankment was built in Neoclassical Art Deco style.




Photo: Unilever House © Fynevue Jan 2016.
 Design, images and text compiled by © Fynevue Chronicles. Page last updated Feb 2016 revision. Checked June 2024.

All logos and trade marks are the property of their respective owners and are used on the Light Straw site(s) for review only. Students and researchers are recommended to make their own independent enquiries as to the accuracy of the information contained therein.