Simon Hadleigh-Sparks
Somerset House - The Stamp Staircase by Simon Hadleigh-Sparks
At the eastern end, you can climb the Stamp Stair (so called for the practice of stamping newspapers, which once occurred in this part of the building). While clearly lacking the grace of its neighbour, The Nelson Staircase, the precarious-looking construction will remind you of Hogwarts. Note also how the intricate iron bannister changes to a much more workaday bar pattern as you descend to the servants’ level.
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Somerset House - The Stamp Staircase by Simon Hadleigh-Sparks
At the eastern end, you can climb the Stamp Stair (so called for the practice of stamping newspapers, which once occurred in this part of the building). While clearly lacking the grace of its neighbour, The Nelson Staircase, the precarious-looking construction will remind you of Hogwarts. Note also how the intricate iron bannister changes to a much more workaday bar pattern as you descend to the servants’ level.
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*Thanks for your Views & Fave & your comments are always welcome.
*Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © Simon Hadleigh-Sparks - All rights reserved.
*Images can be used with permission commercially or non but must have creditation and link back to flickr. Please contact me via email or flickrmail.