Georgian Style BuildingsThe architecture around Smith Square in London is predominantly Georgian, featuring elegant 18th-century townhouses characterized by symmetrical facades, sash windows, and decorative ironwork. These brick buildings often have white stucco accents and classical doorways with fanlights and pilasters. The square’s centerpiece, St John’s, Smith Square, is a Baroque-style church designed by Thomas Archer, with its striking four-corner towers. The area showcases typical Georgian urban planning…
Georgian EnglandStrolling through Mayfair is a journey through history, where Georgian townhouses and Victorian facades tell stories of London’s past. The quiet streets, lined with wrought-iron railings and elegant doorways, exude timeless charm. Iconic landmarks like Grosvenor Square and Shepherd Market beckon exploration, while hidden courtyards and boutique shops add a modern touch. Each step unveils intricate architectural details, from ornate cornices to classic sash windows, making Mayfair a…
Georgian Apartment ExteriorThe grand terraces of London. Handsome houses all, but finished with the bare London brick or the stuccoed white and cream of the late Georgian/ early Victorian period. Which do you prefer? - #london #georgianarchitecture #victorianarchitecture #housesofinstagram #historicarchitecture
The pleasure gardens of 18th-century LondonBy David Blackwell A popular form of aristocratic entertainment in mid-18th-century London was to stroll round the city’s ornamental pleasure gardens, both those at Vauxhall (launched in 1732 with a masked gala) and its more fashionable rival, Ranelagh Gardens (opened in 1742 and now the site of the annual Chelsea Flower Show).
Take the Number 23 Bus Into HistoryMy favourite journey through London’s historic streets isn’t from a tourist bus but from the front seat on top of the ordinary number 23 from Liverpool Street station to Marble Arch. I…
Georgian Architecture Exterior FacadesThe classic beautiful corner in London. Something the Georgians, Victorians and Edwardians knew so well. Has to be one of the most beautiful buildings MacDonalds occupies? - #regencyarchitecture #victorianarchitecture #england #britishhouse #englishstyle #englisharchitecture #perfectenglishhome #homesofinstagram #visitengland #housesofldn #historicpreservation #londonist #georgianarchitecture #london #igerslondon #classicalarchitecture #vibrantlondon #londoncitylife #mydarlinglondon
Southern Georgian HomeDANDRIDGE STERNE on Instagram: “Georgian glory @_georgian_home #oldhouselove #traditionalhome #georgian #georgianhome #brickhouse #curbappeal #eveninglight #englishstyle…”
Georgian Style BuildingsGreat Pulteney Street is one of Bath’s most iconic streets. It’s a grand, wide avenue lined with elegant Georgian buildings. Completed in the late eighteenth century, it connects Bathwick to the city center and is notable for its symmetry and impressive architecture. At one end, you’ll find the Holburne Museum, and at the other, the Pulteney Bridge, which is one of the few bridges in the world with shops along its full span. - #historicpreservation #georgianarchitecture #georgianhouse…
Little Green StreetLittle Green Street is one of the few intact Georgian streets in London, and is currently at risk of being 'widened' so a developer can build more soulless modern flats behind the estate around the corner. Read more here: www.littlegreenstreet.com.
Neoclassical Architecture LondonSt. Helen’s Place is a private courtyard located in the City of London, near Bishopsgate. The buildings around St. Helen’s Place are mainly Georgian and Victorian in style, reflecting the architectural trends of their periods. The courtyard itself is characterized by its elegant and reserved design, providing a contrast to the bustling city streets nearby. - #regencyarchitecture #victorianarchitecture #england #britishhouse #englishstyle #englisharchitecture #perfectenglishhome…
Blog | Regency HistoryDuring the Georgian period, it was fashionable to visit pleasure gardens. Some of the most famous gardens were those at Vauxhall. For the modest sum of a shilling, members of the public from all walks of life could escape from the hubbub of the city and visit the gardens and sample its amusements. 1
Eltham PalaceRanger's House is an elegant Georgian villa built in 1723, the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich Park'. From 1815 this post was held by Princess Sophia Matilda, niece of George III. via English Heritage
Georgian ArchitectureChelsea’s Georgian architecture exudes timeless elegance, with its symmetrical designs, sash windows, and classic brick facades. These 18th-century townhouses, often adorned with wrought iron railings and decorative fanlights above doorways, line the area’s picturesque streets. The understated sophistication of Georgian design blends seamlessly with Chelsea’s charm, creating an atmosphere of historic grandeur that continues to captivate residents and visitors alike. - #chelsea #london…
SquareMilePlod (@squaremileplod) on XA rather ghostly Victorian image of Cloth Fair, near Smithfield, City of London. To the left is an entrance to @StBartholomews, London’s oldest church.