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As seen in the Leal Senado Building, Macau
"The Leal Senado Building (Portuguese for Loyal Senate) was the seat of Portuguese Macau's government (Legislative Assembly of Macau and Municipal Council of Macau). It is located at one end of the Senado Square in São Lourenço, Macau, China. The title was bestowed on Macau's government in 1810 by Portugal's Prince Regent João, who later became King John VI of Portugal. This was a reward for Macau's loyalty to Portugal, which refused to recognise Spain’s sovereignty during the Philippine Dynasty that it occupied Portugal, between 1580 and 1640. A plaque ordered by the king commemorating this can still be seen inside the entrance hall." Wikipedia
And six years on, it isn't only the tiles that have gone. This entire building has been reduced to waist level (or maybe shoulder level, depending on one's height), so that only a truncated brick wall now remains.
This site is on is on the north side of Cumberland Road in Bristol, where it runs parallel with the River Avon - behind me when I took the photograph - as it negotiates the New Cut. Cumberland Road is on my preferred route by car into the city from the west, so I have had plenty of opportunity over the years to see this structure's gradual decline, and to speculate about what will replace it. Ideally I would like to do a little research into the building's original purpose but, as is usual for me, time and inclination are in short supply.
Sunday 25th March 2012.
Here's a roughly equivalent view of the site with Google Maps Street View today (17th September 2018).
I have decided to begin sharing photos of Bristol from my archive again, such as this one. I recognise that these photos have limited general appeal, and I only expect Bristolians or Bristol enthusiasts to be interested in them. Having said that, any feedback I do receive is of course greatly appreciated, as always.
Fujichrome Velvia 100F
Nikon FM2
Nikkor 50mm lens
Epson V600 scanner
Film developed in a commercial laboratory.
WEEK 39 – “Stateline Square” Former Super Kmart
Yep, it may actually be possible that Bargain Hunt made this place worse when it moved in!! Not dissing the store – but it ain't pretty, by any means. At least Kmart left the tile here when it moved out. That in all probability went bad over the years (oh, by the way: Burlington and garden center tenant Home Décor Liquidators have been here for a long time, but Bargain Hunt only moved in recently), so I don't blame Bargain Hunt for tossing it – just for not doing anything to even cover it up after the fact.
(c) 2015 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
Tiles on the patio leading to the entrance of Homer Babbidge Library on the campus of UConn in Storrs, CT.
Tiled Mosque Inside - İçerden Çinili Camii
Murat Reis, Üsküdar District, Istanbul, TR
SUGRAPHIC ~ Always Under The Light of Your Love ...
Sanatın Ustaları ~ Masters of Art ~ One 1stanbul Photo Album - Candidate Photos
ISTANBUL 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics for Peace on Earth..
DÜNYADA BARIŞ için ISTANBUL 2024 Yaz Olimpiyatları ve Paralimpiksleri..!
Carter, working in Poole, were the driving force in tile design in the 1950's to 1970's in the UK, these are dated 1956(?) and 1966. Not to be reproduced without permission.
Some good news in the seemingly unending roadworks in the Old Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans - new street name tiles on sidewalk corners, imitating the circa 1900 "Belgian" font. They look well done.
Toynbee tile in Toronto, by House of Hades, 2022-07-21 and 2022-09-09. Will have to wait a little longer for the full reveal.
WEEK 29 – Stateline Kroger (I)
…Apparently I couldn’t resist getting one more close-up of the tiled floor in here. I’m as happy to see it as you are, but I’ve kinda run out of things to say about it, lol! Feels like a perfect place for an extra music list, then...
EDIT: Actually, before we get to that, I did find something to say, haha! Turns out I neglected to mention this store’s floral department in any of today’s images, so I’ll add it in here. If you flip through today’s photoset, in certain images you should be able to see a tiny “flowers” sign (like so) hanging somewhere near the start of this tiled area, immediately past produce. Floral was always located away from the perimeter wall like that, but nevertheless in the previous décor package it shared wall signage with natural foods. However, that did not remain the case following the bountiful décor remodel. And why such a tiny sign was used when Kroger could just as easily have gone with the normal 2012 décor 3D department sign is beyond me…
1. Shame – Bastille
2. Learning to Fly – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3. Anyway – O.A.R.
4. Who Needs Shelter – Jason Mraz
5. Young Grow Old – Creed (fun fact: minus a change in lead singers, Creed is the same as Alter Bridge!)
6. Kaleidoscope – Script
7. So Long, Astoria – Ataris
8. Burn Out Bright – Switchfoot
9. Cocaine – Eric Clapton
10. I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
11. Dirty Second Hands – Switchfoot
12. Streetcorner Symphony – Rob Thomas feat. John Mayer 🔥 (and I'm not the only one who likes this song!)
13. Ghost of You – Good Charlotte
14. Anthem of the Angels – Breaking Benjamin
15. Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne
16. The Sound of Silence – Disturbed
(c) 2019 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
A plethora of glazed tiles on the frontage of the Red Lion Inn at Heckmondwike. The jutting-out section with the 'What's On' board over the window was originally a tripe shop!
Several sheets of these tiles came into our possession. Really beautiful. We don't have a plan to use them . . . yet.
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The Athangudi tiles are popular handmade decorative floor tiles, originating from the Chettinadu region of Tamil Nadu. Athangudi tiles are traditionally designed and completely handmade, which add charm to the interiors of a house. These flower tiles of Athangudi stands out for its class, bringing forth the rich cultural heritage of the Karaikudi. The raw materials used for making athangudi tiles are the local soil, cement, baby jelly and synthetic oxides.
Sand will be finely sieved and used as base material for the tile. colour oxide mixes were poured over a glass fitted with a tile mould.
the worker made the design by hand or sometimes uses moulds. over the colour dye, cement and sands were sprinkled and later pressed with a layer of cement and kept under sun to dry. The dried tiles are transferred to a water tank for curing.
after the process is over the tile is taken out of water bath and the front glass will be removed to get beautiful handmade tile, ready to use in floorings.
Tileable Grungy Teal Patterns - Photoshop (.pat) version also available here: webtreats.mysitemyway.com/grungy-teal-tileable-patterns/A
Tile work is very common in Portugal. Most commonly a blue design on white tile, but can also be in other colors.
WEEK 50 – Church Road McD's, Pre-Remodel
Stepping back now, so we can get in a full view of the order counter itself. Nice, classy decorations here! Not too often you'll see some fancy, full-sized tile on an order counter – at any restaurant, not just a McDonald's. I like the mahogany (?) color used for the tile, countertop, wooden sidepiece, etc. The tile on the floor itself, as you can see, is not the same color as that on the counter, but is equally as stylish, I'd say. The understated, identifiably-early-2000s look continues with the tile backsplash.
(c) 2018 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)