Sep 28, 2017 | Architectural sculpture, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Leeds Town Hall Standing at the front of Leeds town hall to the left of the building are these wonderful heads or keystones. They are obscured slightly by railings and the area is used for bins, which is a shame. They are wonderful well worth a look. Keystone head on...
Sep 28, 2017 | Architectural sculpture, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Zeus or Vulcan? To one side is an eagle suggesting that this is a depiction of the Greek god Zeus. On the right-hand side is an anvil and hammer which would suggest the Greek god Vulcan? The Black Prince This grade II listed building is now called the Black Prince. I...
Sep 28, 2017 | Architectural sculpture, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Aspire Leeds This is a wonderful building in Leeds city centre. The building is adorned with a fantastic selection of sculptural architecture and gargoyles. Built on the site of the old Leeds infirmary this building was first opened in 1894 and was designed by...
Sep 28, 2017 | Architectural sculpture, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Architectural sculpture in Leeds This is a striking building in Leeds city centre. Just round the corner from Aspire opposite Goodbard House. The sculptures on this building are made of Marmo and kind of fake marble that was manufactured in Burmontofts in Leeds....
