Thursday doors – 22 August 2024, Birmingham

Doors 275 – Doors of Birmingham, UK, November 2023

Back in November, I had a meeting in Birmingham. I think it was a large team meeting, and because we have colleagues located all around the country, Birmingham was chosen as the venue because it is pretty central, and reduces travel costs and time for most people.

These pictures were taken between the station and the meeting venue, which would appear to be the heart of the law district in Birmingham, with plenty of chambers and the Birmingham Law Library. There are some surprisingly interesting doors in the selection, which were photographed in a bit of a hurry during the ten-minute walk.

Trocadero and Albert Chambers doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Trocadero and Albert Chambers doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Anticipating Christmas doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Anticipating Christmas doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Fire exit door and fine masonry, Birmingham, November 2023
Fire exit door and fine masonry, Birmingham, November 2023
Austere Temple Buildings doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Austere Temple Buildings doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Birmingham Law Library doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Birmingham Law Library doors, Birmingham, November 2023
Black doors and fancy stone faces, Birmingham, November 2023
Black doors and fancy stone faces, Birmingham, November 2023
Double set of doors at Newton Chambers, Birmingham, November 2023
Double set of doors at Newton Chambers, Birmingham, November 2023

So that’s it from me this week, and from Birmingham for the time being. I’ll have to root around in my folders to decide what to post next time. May I wish you a great weekend ahead.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

Thursday doors – 15 August 2024, Manchester

Doors 274 – Doors of Manchester, UK, November 2023 (Part III)

A quick one from me this week. I have a meeting in London today and had to prepare this post last night, along with several other posts. This is the third and final instalment of doors from my November trip to Manchester last year with my daughter.

As with last time, nothing too out of the ordinary, just doors that I saw on my ramblings. I particularly like the four-story building, not for its nor its neighbour’s doors, but because I’d love to know more about the merchant who originally had it built, showing off their wealth with four whole floors compared with the two-story buildings either side.

I hope you enjoy.

Old wholesale fish market entrance gateway, Manchester, November 2023
Old wholesale fish market entrance gateway, Manchester, November 2023
Old wholesale fish market entrance gateway, Manchester, November 2023
Old wholesale fish market entrance gateway, Manchester, November 2023
Stuart Little's house in reverse, Manchester, November 2023
Stuart Little’s house in reverse, Manchester, November 2023
Just an ordinary black door with little awning, Manchester, November 2023
Just an ordinary black door with little awning, Manchester, November 2023
Grand doorway, security gate and black door with notice panels, Manchester, November 2023
Grand doorway, security gate and black door with notice panels, Manchester, November 2023
Take a rest, as a friend - modest grandeur for this pub door, Manchester, November 2023
Take a rest, as a friend – modest grandeur for this pub door, Manchester, November 2023
Fancy stonework and ironwork around a fairly utilitarian door, Manchester, November 2023
Fancy stonework and ironwork around a fairly utilitarian door, Manchester, November 2023
LS Banksy (Lowry) door shutter, Manchester, November 2023
LS Banksy (Lowry) door shutter, Manchester, November 2023

Well that’s all folks for another week. I’m not too sure what I’ll be posting next time. Prepare for a surprise (for me as much as for you).

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

Thursday doors – 1 August 2024, Manchester

Doors 273 – Doors of Manchester, UK, November 2023 (Part II)

Life is speeding up. It is already 1 August, the days are getting shorter, and so far 2024 has been a blur – it would be nice to be able to slow things down, at least for just a little while. It is probably my age, and a realisation that every moment is precious, but why would that make time go by faster? I am sure there must be studies on this kind of phenomenon, but I don’t have the time to seek them out and read them!

These doors were photographed last November while visiting Manchester with my daughter, who is currently travelling in Laos some 5,678 miles away from home, a stark contrast with Manchester, apart from the rain.

We are often our own worst critics, and I would say that there is only one ‘special door’ in this selection – I wonder if you can guess which one I think that is. Enjoy.

Royal Exchange Theatre doors and vaulted doorway, Manchester, November 2023
Royal Exchange Theatre doors and vaulted doorway, Manchester, November 2023
Three doors and grand doorway - Corn/Produce Exchange/Grocery, Manchester, November 2023
Three doors and grand doorway – Corn/Produce Exchange/Grocery, Manchester, November 2023
Not really a door, but just liked the view, Manchester, November 2023
Not really a door, but just liked the view, Manchester, November 2023
Shuttered door and wonderful tiles at Arthur Kay & Bro, Manchester, November 2023
Shuttered door and wonderful tiles at Arthur Kay & Bro, Manchester, November 2023
Green door, red tiles and an unintentional doorfie, Manchester, November 2023
Green door, red tiles and an unintentional doorfie, Manchester, November 2023
Ornate wooden scrolls and steps up to this door within an archway, Manchester, November 2023
Ornate wooden scrolls and steps up to this door within an archway, Manchester, November 2023

That’s all for this week. Happy August.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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Lemak

A gallery of outstanding stencil art from the Bristol artist Lemak

Instagram: @lemak_art

all photographs by Scooj

Lemak, Upfest 2024, The Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2024
Lemak, Upfest 2024, The Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2024
Lemak, Brunel Way, Bristol, November 2021
Lemak, Brunel Way, Bristol, November 2021
Lemak, North Street, Bristol, February 2019
Lemak, North Street, Bristol, February 2019
Lemak, North Street, Bristol, February 2019
Lemak, North Street, Bristol, February 2019
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Lemak, Park Street, Bristol, October 2018
Lemak, Park Street, Bristol, October 2018
Lemak, Park Street, Bristol, October 2018
Lemak, Park Street, Bristol, October 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, October 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, October 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Lemak, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Lemak, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Lemak, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Lemak, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Lemak, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, May 2017
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Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, May 2017
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, May 2017
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Lemak, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, June 2016
Lemak, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, June 2016
Lemak detail, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, June 2016
Lemak detail, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, June 2016
Lemak, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, April 2016
Lemak, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, April 2016
Tribute to DJ Derek by Lemak, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, April 2016
Tribute to DJ Derek by Lemak, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, April 2016

Thursday doors – 25 July 2024, Manchester

Doors 272 – Doors of Manchester, UK, November 2023 (Part I)

My wife and I spent several of our weekends last autumn touring the country with our daughter, looking at potential universities. As it turns out, she has decided on Leeds University (one that I didn’t go to), and starts there in September. I did, however, accompany her to check out Manchester Metropolitan University, and these doors were snapped up during that visit.

I don’t know the city at all well, and so I struggle to place where these photographs were taken, but I think that most were in the sort of Piccadilly and surrounding areas, where we did most of our walking. Furthermore, I was very taken with the city, which had a great vibe about it and felt that my daughter would have enjoyed it there, but the campus at Leeds won her over.

I hope you enjoy this first of three sets of doors from this trip to Manchester. I say ‘this trip’ because I had another one a little bit later with work, and managed to capture a few more doors… to come.

Magnificent doorway and doors to redbrick building, Manchester, November 2023
Magnificent doorway and doors to redbrick building, Manchester, November 2023
Magnificent doorway and doors to redbrick building, Manchester, November 2023
Magnificent doorway and doors to redbrick building, Manchester, November 2023

Six beautiful doors and a very grand entrance archway. I am not sure what the building was (University, commercial, flats?), but it was very impressive.

New Union pub door, Gay Village, Manchester, November 2023
New Union pub door, Gay Village, Manchester, November 2023
China Town gateway, Manchester, November 2023
China Town gateway, Manchester, November 2023
Tall red doors, China Town, Manchester, November 2023
Tall red doors, China Town, Manchester, November 2023
Manchester Cathedral doors, China Town, Manchester, November 2023
Manchester Cathedral doors, China Town, Manchester, November 2023

I must confess that I was rather underwhelmed by Manchester Cathedral, but only because I have been spoilt by seeing so many magnificent ones in recent months.

Entrance and doors to The Old Wellington pub, China Town, Manchester, November 2023
Entrance and doors to The Old Wellington pub, China Town, Manchester, November 2023

More from Manchester next time. Until then, may I wish you a most enjoyable end of week and weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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Thursday doors – 27 June 2024 – Doors from Cheltenham

Doors 269 – Doors from Cheltenham, July 2023 (Part III)

Good morning from Bristol, where the mood has been lifted by a couple of wonderful warm days, although the clouds today probably signify the end of our summer! This week I bring you the final selection of doors from a visit I made to Cheltenham last July to experience the Cheltenham Paint Festival. There is not too much to say about these doors other than they are a random selection from my wanderings, I hope you enjoy them.

Double doors, one without door furniture, Cheltenham, July 2023
Double doors, one without door furniture, Cheltenham, July 2023
Typical Cheltenham door with ironwork awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
Typical Cheltenham door with ironwork awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
A new door (looks unpainted) with ironwork awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
A new door with ironwork awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
Cherrington Chambers double doors, Cheltenham, July 2023
Cherrington Chambers double doors, Cheltenham, July 2023
Grand entrance, door and fanlight window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Grand entrance, door and fanlight window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Green door, steps and wonderful fanlight window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Green door, steps and wonderful fanlight window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door with graffiti and 'Apache attack helicopter' stencils, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door with graffiti and ‘Apache attack helicopter’ stencils, Cheltenham, July 2023

I have a busy day ahead, so that’s it I’m afraid for another week. Next time I am thinking a return to Umbria in Italy is on the cards, see you then.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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Thursday doors – 6 June 2024 – Doors from Cheltenham

Doors 267 – Doors from Cheltenham, July 2023 (Part II)

I don’t have a great deal to say about the selection of doors this week, except that I took the photographs during a visit to last year’s Cheltenham Paint Festival, and of course, whenever I visit a town or city, for whatever reason, you will find me collecting doors or taking doorscursions. On that subject, I am off to York again next week and I am hoping to find some time to wander around York Minster and the surrounding area… watch this space (in about a year – my archive of doors is swelling).

There is no theme to these doors, but I hope you enjoy the collection nonetheless:

Recessed wooden door with a fine stone archway, Cheltenham, July 2023
Recessed wooden door with a fine stone archway, Cheltenham, July 2023

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Recessed door with a fine stone archway and windows, Cheltenham, July 2023
Recessed door with a fine stone archway and windows, Cheltenham, July 2023

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Grey, tatty door, Cheltenham, July 2023
Grey, tatty door, Cheltenham, July 2023

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Ordinary black door with typically 'Cheltenham' awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
Ordinary black door with typically ‘Cheltenham’ awning, Cheltenham, July 2023

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Do it yourself door decorations, Cheltenham, July 2023
Do it yourself door decorations, Cheltenham, July 2023

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Splendid white door and surround plus untintional doorfie, Cheltenham, July 2023
Splendid white door and surround plus unintentional doorfie, Cheltenham, July 2023

One more week of Cheltenham doors to come, and then possibly a return to Italy. Have a great weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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Thursday doors – 30 May 2024 – Doors from Cheltenham

Doors 266 – Doors from Cheltenham, July 2023 (Part I)

Last July, I made my annual pilgrimage to Cheltenham for the Cheltenham Paint Festival, which thanks to the tireless efforts of the organiser Andy Davies (Dice 67) is going from strength to strength. Of course, I took the opportunity (not for the first time) to photograph some doors while I was there. Cheltenham is a funny place in that it has some expensive and exclusive properties cheek by jowl with what we call these days ‘affordable housing’ (none of which is particularly affordable, but that discussion is for another day). The result is an eclectic mix of doors and periods – here is a taster for my first of three collections from last year’s visit:

Yellow door with an oval window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Yellow door with an oval window, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door with a flat-roofed awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door with a flat-roofed awning, Cheltenham, July 2023
Former Beatrice von Tresckow design shop font, Cheltenham, July 2023
Former Beatrice von Tresckow design shop font, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door to Former Beatrice von Tresckow design shop font, Cheltenham, July 2023
Door to Former Beatrice von Tresckow design shop font, Cheltenham, July 2023
Blue door, Ionic columns and an ornate veranda, Cheltenham, July 2023
Blue door, Ionic columns and an ornate veranda, Cheltenham, July 2023
Black door and ornate veranda, Cheltenham, July 2023
Black door and ornate veranda, Cheltenham, July 2023
Black door and steps, Cheltenham, July 2023
Black door and steps, Cheltenham, July 2023
Double doors with one sealed up, Cheltenham, July 2023
Double doors with one sealed up, Cheltenham, July 2023

I recall that I posted this last door once before in September 2019, although it looked quite different then. It is interesting how a lick of paint can completely transform the look of a building, and the impression it gives.

Pity about the scaffolding! Cheltenham, September 2019
Pity about the scaffolding! Cheltenham, September 2019

That just about wraps it up for this week, and I hope it serves as a taster for the next two Thursday Doors I’ll be posting. May I wish you a pleasant weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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Stupid Stupid Meathole

A gallery of the wild and wonderful creations of Bristol street artist Stupid Stupid Meathole.

All photographs by Scooj

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Rory MacRaild, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Rory MacRaild, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2019

Stupid Stupid Meathole, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019

Tasha Bee, Soap and Supid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Tasha Bee, Soap and Supid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2018

Stupis Stupid Meathole, Fairlawn Road, Bristol, September 2018
Stupis Stupid Meathole, Fairlawn Road, Bristol, September 2018

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2018

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2018

Thursday doors – 11 April 2024 – Doors of Nottingham

Doors 260 – Doors of Nottingham, November 2023 (Part II)

This week I share some more doors from Nottingham from a work trip I made back in November 2023. I think the fun thing about visiting cities is that there are always so many interesting doors to photograph, which is a good thing, especially as I find it challenging to find new doors from my home city of Bristol. All the doors posted in this three-part series from Nottingham were captured during a one and a half hour walk between the hotel I was staying in and the office.

There are so many curious doors and architectural periods in Nottingham that I was rather spoilt, snapping away to my heart’s content. I hope you enjoy this week’s selection.

Graffiti door, Nottingham, November 2023
Graffiti door, Nottingham, November 2023

Door with witty street art, Nottingham, November 2023
Door with witty street art, Nottingham, November 2023

Green panelled door, Nottingham, November 2023
Green panelled door, Nottingham, November 2023

Gated black door with boot scrapers, Nottingham, November 2023
Gated black door with boot scrapers, Nottingham, November 2023

Nottingham School of Blackbelts door, Nottingham, November 2023
Nottingham School of Blackbelts door, Nottingham, November 2023

1930s The Lord Roberts pub doors, Nottingham, November 2023
1930s The Lord Roberts pub doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Blue double doors and door within a door, Nottingham, November 2023
Blue double doors and door within a door, Nottingham, November 2023

Double garage doors and doors within doors, Nottingham, November 2023
Double garage doors and doors within doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Pimped London cab? - EKO Mobile Barber car doors, Nottingham, November 2023
Pimped London cab? – EKO Mobile Barber car doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Quite an eclectic bunch this week with no theme to connect them, but I quite like that as it gives you a flavour of the diversity of architecture and styles in the city. One more post from this Nottingham  visit to come next week, until then, have a great weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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