Sunday, 7 August 2011

Royal Arcade

When we were in Norwich last week we wandered through the bea-u-ti-ful Royal Arcade.

Apparently the lanterns which you can see here were only added during the 1980's when the arcade under went restoration.



The colour, pattern and artwork of the tiles is stunning.








They were designed by W J Neatby who also designed tiles for Harrods food hall.




And if they weren't enough just look at this delicious Art Nouveau stained glass window.


The view from inside




and outside














It knocks spots of modern day malls don't you think?
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11 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary7 August 2011 at 19:52

    It certainly looks fabulous,

    Victoria xx

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  2. A garden just outside Venice7 August 2011 at 20:19

    I wonder if I've ever been there during the 3 boring weeks I spent in Norwich, as can't remember those tiles! It must be old age.. :D
    xxx

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  3. Louise7 August 2011 at 20:31

    It certainly does! I love that stained glass window.

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  4. Kathy7 August 2011 at 20:47

    It's beautiful. Those tiles are stunning!
    xxx

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  5. elsy7 August 2011 at 22:09

    i love Norwich Lisa....the arcade is wonderful isn't it.....looks like you all having a good summer....(except for 4 hours of ironing that is)x

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  6. Lynn8 August 2011 at 01:51

    Spectacular! I would take that over a bland modern mall ANY day. (And I just heard that the entire city of Norwich offers free WiFi - imagine!)

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  7. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 07:31

    Gorgeous - you've made me want to go to Norwich now!

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  8. ellen's 528 August 2011 at 17:17

    I must have walked through the Royal Arcade hundreds of times, but never knew about the Harrods link. I've just spent a week on hols in Wiltshire taking photos of wonderful old architecture while forgetting how wonderful the bits I look at every day are - thanks for the beautifully photographed reminder!

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  9. Little Blue Mouse8 August 2011 at 18:11

    What a beautiful building, I love the stained glass window.

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  10. Elaine11 August 2011 at 09:37

    It looks fantastic - so much lovely detail (oh, and great photos too). It makes me want to go to Norwich!

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  11. BadPenny12 August 2011 at 18:43

    Beautiful. It's now on my " must visit " list !

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