Royal Columns
Ionic columns on the Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent, built 1767-74, designed by John Wood, the Younger (1728-82).
Originally 30 terraced townhouses, 18 have been converted into apartment buildings, 1 is a hotel, and one is the No. 1 Royal Crescent museum.
The uniform façade of the crescent was designed by Wood, but the houses behind were all designed by the each owners' own architects.
Royal Columns
Ionic columns on the Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent, built 1767-74, designed by John Wood, the Younger (1728-82).
Originally 30 terraced townhouses, 18 have been converted into apartment buildings, 1 is a hotel, and one is the No. 1 Royal Crescent museum.
The uniform façade of the crescent was designed by Wood, but the houses behind were all designed by the each owners' own architects.