Good morning – and another foggy start in Bristol today. This week I have done a quick trawl of my archive, and found these pairs of doors from around the city that I hope you enjoy. Although they are pairs, there is a degree of asymmetry about most of them that I rather like.
Garage doors in Cotham, Bristol, April 2020A pair of doors in King Street, Bristol, August 2019Doors in The Paintworks, Bristol, May 2021Pair of doors, Montpelier, Bristol, April 2022Pair of gates, Bristol, April 2022Pair of doors, Jamaica Street, Bristol, May 2022Pair of doors, Bristol, May 2022
That’s your lot this time. Next week, I might have some doors from our summer trip to Croatia to share with you, if I can get organised enough.
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.
Tack Jucker, River Avon, Bristol November 2022Tack Jucker, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2022Tack Jucker, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2022Tack Jucker, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2022Tack Jucker, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, February 2022Tack Jucker, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2022Tack Jucker, Catherine Mead Street, Bristol, November 2021Tack Jucker, Cumberland basin, Bristol, October 2021Tack Jucker, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, October 2021Tack Jucker, Brunel Way, Bristol, October 2021Tack Jucker, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, October 2021
One month to go until Christmas. Another year is racing by all too quickly. When I was younger, the days dragged on, and often I would wish time away. Now I treasure each moment, and would love the sands of time to slow a little.
This week’s offering is a random selection of rather fancy doors from Cheltenham and Bristol, with no particular theme in mind, just doors that I like. No stories or narrative, simply snaps:
Blue door and steps, Cheltenham, July 2022Magnum Circus door, Cheltenham, July 2022Blue Georgian door, Cheltenham, July 2022Old black door and steps, Bristol, October 2022Curious glass door to the Palestine Museum, Bristol, October 2022Black and green doors, Bristol, October 2022Grand entrance and black doors, Bristol, October 2022
That’s all for another week, thank you for dropping by, and may time move slowly for you this 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.
So here it is. You have been most patient with my series on Porto doors, and today I bring you my last post on what was a doorscursion and a half last June. In graffiti speak, this would be called a ‘dregs’ piece – using up what is left behind, and as such it is a rather eclectic collection. June seems so very, very far away, but seeing these pictures brings me comfort as we enter the dark winter period.
I hope you enjoy this selection.
First up is the most popular café in Porto, the Majestic Café, with its stunning facade – a number one destination for tourists, and you can see why.
Majestic Café doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Majestic Cafe interior, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
The remaining doors are from different parts of the city, photographed over three magical days.
Steps and doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Green door with beautiful 1852 gate, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Tatty doors on a grand old building, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Old doors with nice metalwork, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Old blue/brown doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Botched repair doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Doors from a derelict building, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Derelict doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Farewell fair Porto – next week I might have a few Bristol doors to share.
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.
I have managed to draw out doors from Porto for the whole of the summer, and this selection probably represents my penultimate gallery from a wonderful three days in the city back in May. There is no theme this week, just a random selection. Enjoy:
Sandeman port anyone? Gate door, Porto, Portugal, June 2023Doors in a gate (sorry about the useless picture), Porto, Portugal, June 2023Small utility door, Porto, Portugal, June 2023No72 doors could do with a little TLC, Porto, Portugal, June 2023Red door with a large tag (Mage?), Porto, Portugal, June 2023No2 red doors, Porto, Portugal, June 2023
Soon I will be reverting to Bristol doors, street art/graffiti doors as well as a few doors from a summer holiday trip to Croatia.
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.
Another very short one this week, I am way too distracted by the disintegration of democracy in the UK, driven by far-right ‘think tanks’. It seems so very sad that a selfish few have ruined so much for the rest of us and utterly trashed our international reputation and status. Enough about that – I could go on for pages!
Once again, I return to Porto for this week’s selection. All of these doors or doorways, belong to São Bento station which is famed for its elaborate azulejo tile work in the main vestibule. I don’t have time to offer a history of the station, but am simply sharing some snaps of this incredible 19th century space. I hope you enjoy:
The vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Doors in the vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Doors in the vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Doors in the vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Tile mural in the vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022Tile mural in the vestibule, São Bento station, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
That’s it for this week, I’m afraid.
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.
Haka, M32 Spot, Bristol, February 2023Haka, M32 roundbout, Bristol, January 2023Haka, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2023Haka, St George, Bristol, January 2023Haka, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2023Haka, St George, Bristol, December 2022Haka, Greenbank, Bristol, November 2022Haka, Brunel Way, Bristol, November 2022Haka and cats and that, Horfield skate park, Bristol, October 2022Haka, St George, Bristol, September 2022Haka, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2022Haka, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2022Haka, River Avon, Bristol, July 2022Haka, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2022Haka, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2022Haka, Peel Street Green, Bristol, March 2022Haka, Spark Evans Park, Bristol, February 2022Haka, Thomas Street, Bristol, April 2016Haka, Thomas Street, Bristol, April 2016Haka, M32 Spot, Bristol, January 2022Haka, Feeder Road, Bristol, December 2021Haka, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2021Haka, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, November 2021Haka, M32 roundabout, Bristol, October 2021Haka, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2021Haka, Cattle Market Road, Bristol, June 2020Logoe and Haka, M32 Spot, Bristol, January 2020Logoe and Haka, M32 Spot, Bristol, November 2019Haka, Stokes Croft, Bristol, September 2019Haka, Star and Garter, Bristol, July 2019Haka, River Frome, Bristol, June 2019Haka, Mina Road, Bristol, May 2019Haka, Mina Road, Bristol, May 2019Haka, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2019Haka, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2017Paris, Haka and Mustard Tiger, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2017
Porto – the gift that keeps on giving, at least when it comes to Thursday doors. A very quick one this week as I have ‘ground rush’ finishing off jobs before taking a few days off from work, fishing in Cornwall. This time I have a fairly random set of doors from Porto, no theme to speak of. I hope you enjoy them.
Row of green doors (look carefully), Foz do Douro, Porto, May 2022Modern grey door, Porto, May 2022Door in the museum of the Monument Church of St Francis, Porto, May 2022Door with key handle, Porto, May 2022Dogwash door, Foz do Douro, Porto, May 2022Lighthoouse door, Foz do Douro, Porto, May 2022Door and tiles, Foz do Douro, Porto, May 2022
That’s it for another week – only a couple more weeks of Porto doors… I promise.
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.
Chill, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, January 2025Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2024Chill, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024Chill, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2024Chill, Coach and Horses, Bristol, April 2024Chill and Zake, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2024Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2024Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2024Face 1st, Zake and Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2024Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2024Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2023Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2023Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2023Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2023Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2023Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2023Zake and Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2023Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2023Chill, Greenbank, Bristol, February 2023Face 1st and Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2022Chill, River Avon, Bristol, November 2022Chill, Greenbank, Bristol, September 2022Chill, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2022Chill, Peel Street Green, Bristol, July 2022Face 1st, Chill and Soap, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2022Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2022Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2022Chill and Smut, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Chill, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2022Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2021Chill, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2021Chill, M32 roundbout, Bristol, January 2022Nightwayss and Chill, The Carriageworks, Bristol, December 2021Face 1st, Chill and Soap, The Carriageworks, Bristol, December 2021Chill, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2021Chill, St Werburghs, Bristol, September 2019Chill, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, September 2021
This week I am continuing with the Porto doors (don’t worry, I am nearly finished with these) and the theme this time is green doors. Enjoy:
Green door and tiles, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Green door 13, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Arched green door, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Green door 88, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Metal and glass green door, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Green door with a drawing by artist Costah, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
Elaborate green door, Porto, Portugal, June 2022
I have to crack on with a ton of other stuff, so not much commentary this week. I hope you are all safe and well, whether you are being battered by storms or by financial collapse – we live in dynamic times.
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.
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