Thursday doors – 12 September 2024 – Doors of Nottingham

Doors 277 – Doors of Nottingham (Part II), UK, March 2024

Last week’s doors of Nottingham seemed to go down rather well. What I like about visiting urban centres in the UK, is there seems to be a lack of uniformity of architecture. Some ancient buildings survived the bombing of the second world war and these are often found cheek by jowl with buildings of multiple periods right up to the modern day. It makes for an eclectic collection of doors (and doorways – as some of the doors have been replaced) through history.

This is an un-themed random set of doors that I encountered in Nottingham back in March this year presented in the order in which I found them. I hope you enjoy them.

I realise that I haven’t been reading and commenting on other people’s blog posts for a couple of weeks, which is a bit rude of me and for which I apologise. I have been ultra-busy, but hope to get back into a rhythm before too long.

Mills Buildings doors and gate (reproduction Ant Nouveau?) Nottingham, March 2024
Mills Buildings doors and gate (reproduction Ant Nouveau?) Nottingham, March 2024
Big door, little door, Nottingham, March 2024
Big door, little door, Nottingham, March 2024
Grey door and steps, Nottingham, March 2024
Grey door and steps, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door with solid 'statement' surround, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door with solid ‘statement’ surround, Nottingham, March 2024
Red door with ornate panelling and stonework, Nottingham, March 2024
Red door with ornate panelling and stonework, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door with awning and incorporated window, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door with awning and incorporated window, Nottingham, March 2024
Old wooden door with studs in a brick wall, Nottingham, March 2024
Old wooden door with studs in a brick wall, Nottingham, March 2024

So that’s it from Nottingham this week. There is one more selection from Nottingham which I will post next time. Wishing you a happy 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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Bloem

A gallery of wonderful street art and graffiti writing from Bristol artist Bloem (AKA Hiccup).

Instagram: @bloem_uk

Instagram Jewellery  @hiccup.uk

All photographs by Scooj

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, December 2025
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, December 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Sub and Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Sub and Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Sub and Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Sub and Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, July 2025
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, July 2025
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2025
Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2025
Bloem, River Avon, Bristol, February 2025
Bloem, River Avon, Bristol, February 2025
Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, January 2025
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, October 2024
Bloem, Peel Street Green, Bristol, October 2024
Bloem, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024
Bloem, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024

 

Bloem, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024
Bloem, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024

 

Esme Lower and Bloem
Esme Lower and Bloem

 

Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024
Bloem, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

 

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2024
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2024

 

Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, June 2024
Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, June 2024

 

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024

 

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024

 

Sub and Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024
Sub and Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024

 

Bloem, Greenbank, Bristol, February 2024
Bloem, Greenbank, Bristol, February 2024

 

Bloem, M32 Spot, Bristol, January 2024
Bloem, M32 Spot, Bristol, January 2024

 

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2023
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2023

 

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2023
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2023

 

Hiccup (Bloem), Purdown, Bristol, September 2023
Hiccup (Bloem), Purdown, Bristol, September 2023

 

Hiccup (Bloem), Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2023
Hiccup (Bloem), Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2023

 

Hiccup (Bloem), M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2023
Hiccup (Bloem), M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2023

 

Hiccup, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023
Hiccup, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023

 

Hiccup, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2023
Hiccup, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2023

 

Hiccup, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2023
Hiccup, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2023

Thursday doors – 5 September 2024 – Doors of Nottingham

Doors 276 – Doors of Nottingham (Part I), UK, March 2024

I missed last week’s Thursday doors, there was simply too much going on, and I ran out of time. I am feeling similarly ragged this morning, so this is going to be a quick one. Many of my Thursday doors collections happen to be tied in with work meetings around the country, when I have to do an ‘over-nighter’. On the day of the meeting I tend to get up early from my hotel, wander around the town or city for an hour or so before joining my colleagues, and it is during this stroll that I get to take photographs. This week I bring you the first of three selections from Nottingham captured in March this year, I hope you enjoy them.

Gray & Bull opticians door, Nottingham, March 2024
Gray & Bull opticians door, Nottingham, March 2024
Notts Bank Chambers doors, Nottingham, March 2024
Notts Bank Chambers doors, Nottingham, March 2024
Neighbours with rather different doors, Nottingham, March 2024
Neighbours with rather different doors, Nottingham, March 2024
Yellow door behind a gate, Nottingham, March 2024
Yellow door behind a gate, Nottingham, March 2024
Carlton Buildings (flats 1-9) door, Nottingham, March 2024
Carlton Buildings (flats 1-9) door, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door and barber's pole, Nottingham, March 2024
Black door and barber’s pole, Nottingham, March 2024
Stunning Gothic architecture and green doors, Nottingham, March 2024
Stunning Gothic architecture and green doors, Nottingham, March 2024

I would love to expand on some of these doors, and buildings, but am a little pressed for time.

I hope to be a little more organised next time, until then… cheerio.

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 – 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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