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All Saints at Swinford is an attractive 13th-15th century building consisting of a tall west tower, an aisled nave and an unusual polygonal-apsed chancel (the latter a Victorian rebuilding).
Inside it is light and airy, despite several windows filled with glass by Clayton & Bell (also an appealing later 20th century west window by an unknown maker). The nave clerestorey helps to flood the whitewashed interior with light, allowing the medieval roof to be better appreciated. There are earlier relics in the round Norman font (decorated with arcading and mounted on strange pillars) and the north arcade has early 13th century transitional detailing.
This is a church I have visited several times and never found locked, unlike many in the vicinity it always seems to be open and welcoming.
A walk around lower Manhattan on 06.24.17. When evening came, we took pics of the buildings lit in pride colors for Pride Week.
There was an exhibit of the Sistine Chapel at the Oculus at the time of my visit
a corner detail of the ceiling in the reading room of the Robbins Library in Arlington, Massachusetts; originally built in 1892, the structure was renovated in the 1990s
The San Jose airport has a number of art installations scattered throughout the terminal. This one consisted of a couple of dozen mechanical "claws" that would slowly open, invert themselves and close. It worked slowly enough that it was pleasant to watch; although at a much faster pace it might have been unnerving.
Norwich Cathedral is one of England's finest buildings and greatest cathedrals; It is one of the most complete examples of Romanesque architecture in the country (arguably the least altered Norman cathedral), has the second tallest spire in Britain and it's vaulted ceilings contain the largest collection of carved medieval roof bosses anywhere.
Surprisingly for so grand a building it is relatively inconspicuous from the city itself, standing on low ground and concealed within the old Cathedral Close, an enclave of tradition and relative peace apart from the noise of the city beyond it's gates. It's monastic past is much in evidence, particularly the magnificent cloisters, the largest and some of the finest in the country.
As stated most of the building dates from the 12th century and therefore exudes that solid Norman aesthetic, massively built but still graceful and beautiful. The central tower is unusually designed with arcading and windows beneath a double row of oculi, the tapering spire above it is a 15th century addition, aside from this the only major alterations to the ancient fabric externally are the tall 14th century clerestorey and flying buttresses of the choir and the gothic enlargement of various nave and aisle windows, principally the great perpendicular west window that takes up most of the west facade.
The interior is predominantly Norman too, except for the elaborate gothic vaulted ceilings that cover nave, choir and both transepts with a uniform design (originally these higher celings would have been of wood, stone vaults were added in the late medieval period to protect against fire, a job they performed well when the transept roofs were hit by incendiary bombs in World War II). These vaults display an unrivalled collection of narrative roof bosses, carved and coloured with Old & New Testament scenes (mainly in the nave and transepts, the choir bosses are mostly decorated with the emblem of their donor, Bishop Goldwell).
The cathedral has surprisingly few major monuments and sculptures compared to most of it's peers, but does have more exceptional medieval art in it's 14th & 15th century painted altarpieces, the most important being the Despenser Retable in the south east chapel, a unique survivial, hidden from danger during the Reformation & Civil War by being converted to the underside of a table. Further altarpieces here are formed of salvaged panels from redundant city churches. The medieval choir stalls also survive with a full set of carved misericords.
The stained glass by contrast is mostly Victorian and quite mixed (very little medieval glass survives). Striking modern glass by Keith New and John Hayward was installed in the north transept to commemorate the Millennium.
The cloisters to the south of the nave are one of my favourite places, all four walks are covered by yet more vaulted ceilings with over 400 more carved and repainted bosses (lower down and much easier to study than those inside the main body of the cathedral) spanning the long period of the cloister's construction throughout the 14th & !5th centuries.
Norwich Cathedral is special to me as being the subject of my earliest memories, recalling having been taken around the cathedral and cloisters as a 3 year old, which left a vivid impression on me and lead me to pursue an interest in church art and architecture years later, ultimately towards my present career in stained glass. Norwich Cathedral will always therefore have a touch of that nostalgic magic to me.
For more details see the Cathedral website below:-
www.cathedral.org.uk/historyheritage/Default.aspx
For more images and details see Simon Knott's entry on his Norfolk Churches website below:-
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/norwichcathedral/norwichcathedr...
The mirrored ceiling in a nearby casino caught my attention.
My camera caught the attention of security .... OPPS! No photography in casinos.
Learn something new every day....
Another camera club entry for the month of December, "In the Mirror"
Sri Narayana Guru (A social reformer and a saint) constructed this temple in 1912. This temple is situated at Kudroli, which is about 3 Km away from the main city area. The original temple structure was in Kerala style, which was replaced, by Chola style during recent renovation in 1991. Nearly 150 sculptors and around 700 laborers toiled hard to complete the renovation work.
Now, the temple stands tall with its grand Gopuram with interiors to make it as must visit place in Mangalore.
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Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota... We visited twice over several days, intending to photograph more, but May Day Mass interfered on Sunday, and a funeral stopped us on Tuesday. So it goes.
Peeling and cracked ceiling paint is a common issue that many homeowners face. Not only is it an eyesore, but it can also signal deeper problems within your home. Imagine looking up at your ceiling and seeing unsightly patches of flaky paint – it's not the most welcoming sight. Fixing this issue not only improves the look of your home but also maintains its value. In this guide, we'll dive into the causes of ceiling paint cracking, how to fix it, and ways to prevent it from happening in the future.
Key Takeaways
- Proper surface preparation is crucial to prevent ceiling paint peeling.
- Moisture control helps avoid cracked and flaking paint.
- Use high-quality paint and primer for a durable finish.
- Address underlying issues like water leaks before repainting.
- Consider professional painters for extensive ceiling repairs.
- Regular maintenance can prevent most common causes of paint peeling and cracking.
Causes of Ceiling Paint Cracking
Poor Paint Adhesion
Believe it or not, one of the main culprits of ceiling paint cracking is poor paint adhesion. This often happens when the surface wasn't properly prepped before painting. If you've ever painted over a dirty or dusty surface, you might have noticed the paint peeling off sooner rather than later. Using incompatible paint types, such as applying oil-based paint over latex paint, can also lead to this issue.
There is a lovely stained glass ceiling over the Arkansas Senate Chambers. Due to a security feature it's impossible to get an unobstructed view of the entire ceiling.
Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
St George's is a fine church by N.F.Cachemaille-Day in the western suburbs of Coventry, and this 1938 building is a little known gem. A sturdy brick exterior with a low steeple on a robust tower concealing a light and airy rendered interior within. The most impressive space is the baptistry under the tower with a tapering font colour, all decked in pale blue and white, the dominant colours inside apart from the vibrant post-war east window by W.T.Carter-Shapland.
I'd failed to get inside previously after my supposedly shrewd end-of-Sunday-service arrival was foiled by a baptism, so I was pleased to find the church open for a few hours on Wednesday afternoons whilst their adjoining cafe is in operation. It is also now illustrated in the newly released revised Pevsner for Warwickshire.
It's hard to convey just how spectacular these frescos are in real life.
I'll post more when I get home.
Historic Environment Record for H BUILDING, Malvern, UK
The building, having military purposes and designated locally as H building, sits on a former Government Research site in Malvern, Worcestershire at Grid Ref SO 786 447. This site was the home of the Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) from 1946. It has been owned by QinetiQ since 2001 and is in the process (October 2017 to February 2018) of being sold for redevelopment.
This unique building has at its heart a ‘Rotor’ bunker with attached buildings to house radar screens and operators as well as plant such as emergency generators. Twenty nine Rotor operational underground bunkers were built in great urgency around Britain to modernise the national air defence network, following the Soviet nuclear test in 1949. Two factors make H building’s construction and purpose unique; this prototype is the only Rotor bunker built above ground and it was the home to National Air Defence government research for 30 years.This example of a ROTOR bunker is unique instead of being buried, it was built above ground to save time and expense, as it was not required to be below ground for its research purpose.
H Building was the prototype version of the Rotor project R4 Sector Operations Centre air defence bunkers. Construction began in August 1952 with great urgency - work went on 24 hours a day under arc lights. The main bunker is constructed from cross bonded engineering bricks to
form walls more than 2 feet thick in a rectangle approximately 65ft x 50ft. The two internal floors are suspended from the ceiling. The original surrounding buildings comprise, two radar control and operator rooms, offices and machine plant.
The building was in generally good order and complete. The internal layout of the bunker remains as originally designed. The internal surfaces and services have been maintained and modernised over the 55 years since its construction (Figure 3). The first floor has been closed over.
There are some later external building additions around the periphery to provide additional accommodation.
In parts of the building the suspended floor remains, with 1950s vintage fittings beneath such as patch panels and ventilation ducts.
The building has been empty since the Defence Science & Technology Laboratories [Dstl] moved out in October 2008
As lead for radar research, RRE was responsible for the design of both the replacement radars for the Chain Home radars and the command and control systems for UK National Air Defence.
Project Rotor was based around the Type 80 radar and Type 13 height finder. The first prototype type 80 was built at Malvern in 1953 code named Green Garlic. Live radar feeds against aircraft sorties, were fed into the building to carry out trials of new methods plotting and reporting air activity
A major upgrade of the UK radar network was planned in the late 1950s – Project ‘Linesman’ (military) / ‘Mediator’ (civil) – based around Type 84 / 85 primary radars and the HF200 height finder. A prototype type 85 radar (Blue Yeoman) was built adjacent to H Building in 1959. live radar returns were piped into H Building.
Subsequently a scheme to combine the military and civil radar networks was proposed. The building supported the research for the fully computerised air defence scheme known as Linesman, developed in the 1960s, and a more integrated and flexible system (United Kingdom Air Defence Ground Environment or UKADGE) in the 1970s.
The building was then used for various research purposes until the government relinquished the main site to QinetiQ in 2001. Government scientists continued to use the building until 2008. Throughout its life access was strictly controlled by a dedicated pass sytem.
Notable civil spin-offs from the research in this building include the invention of touch screens and the whole UK Civil Air Traffic Control system which set the standard for Europe.
Chronology
1952 - Construction work is begun. The layout of the bunker area duplicates the underground version built at RAF Bawburgh.
1953 - Construction work is largely completed.
1954 - The building is equipped and ready for experiments.
1956-1958 - Addition of 2nd storey to offices
1957-1960 - Experiments of automatic tracking, novel plot projection systems and data management and communications systems tested.
1960-1970 - Project Linesman mediator experiments carried out including a novel display technique known as a Touch screen ( A World First)
TOUCHSCREEN
A team led by Eric Johnson in H building at Malvern. RRE Tech Note 721 states: This device, the Touch Sensitive Electronic Data Display, or more shortly the ‘Touch Display’, appears to have the potential to provide a very efficient coupling between man and machine. (E A Johnson 1966). See also patent GB 1172222.
Information From Hugh Williams/mraths
1980-1990 - During this period experiments are moved to another building and H building is underused.
1990-1993 - The building was re-purposed and the bunker (room H57) had the first floor closed over to add extra floor area.
2008- The bunker was used until late 2008 for classified research / Joint intelligence centre
2019 - Visual Recording of the buildings interior by MRATHS. Be means of a LIDAR scan and photographs being taken. The exterior was mapped with a drone to allow a 3D Image of the building to be created via Photogrammetry. This was created in Autodesk Photo Recap.
2020 - Building demolished as part of the redevelopment of the site.
Information sourced from MRATHS