A Weekend Wandering in Kent (part 7, doorway mosaics of Canterbury and Rochester)

Finally we arrive at the last instalment of my recent weekend in Kent. Today it's the turn of Canterbury, Chatham and Rochester to feature. The day trip to Canterbury was on a very wet and grey day, so there are no classic cathedral pictures, not only because of the weather but also as some of it was being repaired. I did find a few wonderful doorway mosaics though.

H.Hart & Co Ltd., Doorway mosaic, Canterbury, Kent

Deakin, Doorway mosaic, Canterbury, Kent

Deakin & Sons, Doorway mosaic, Canterbury, Kent 

On the way back home from Kent we stopped off at Chatham. We had a vague notion of visiting the dockyard but were put off by the price, so instead had a quick wander along the river and to Rochester. These two pictures of the Medway were taken from a lovely little Café-cum-Gallery called Sun Pier House.

The Medway River at Chatham

The Medway River at Chatham

After filling our bellies and with just a little time left before our car parking expired, we headed off on a short wander into Rochester.

J.Stanley Outfitter, Doorway Mosaic, Rochester, Kent 

Doorway Mosaic, Rochester, Kent 

I was half-tempted to remove the door mat, or at least peek under it, but was a little too self-conscious. Maybe some kind reader can tell me what's hidden, assuming something is.

Chemist, Doorway Mosaic, Rochester, Kent 

A.J.Ireland, Doorway Mosaic, Rochester, Kent

Thanks once again for reading. This is the last blog post I'll be doing of Kent, at least for a while anyway. I have a few archived trips that I've not yet written up so will post on one of those next time, not sure which one yet though.

A Suburban Wander around Muswell Hill, London N10

Still not being able to shake off my, now not so recently discovered, love of Psychogeography, and with a couple of hours free one evening after work, I ventured up to Muswell Hill. It's one of those places in North London which is not really served by a convenient underground station, and getting there generally requires either a reasonable hike from the nearest tube station or a bus. The former Muswell Hill train station now long gone, and instead replaced by a school. The weather was not great so I was in two minds about going, but quite glad I did, despite getting soaked at one point, finding my micro-umbrella barely up to the job of keeping me dry.

Anyway, enough of me moaning about the weather. My wander started with a couple of views down the hill and across London, with beautiful houses lining the streets.

Muswell Hill, London N10

Muswell Hill, London N10

Nice to see an old sign still in use. If you look closely you can see that it's actually made with pieces of metal riveted on to a metal back board. I particularly like the lamp, positioned somewhat awkwardly to illuminate the sign at night.

Muswell Hill, London N10

One of many double doorways in Muswell Hill.

Doorways, Muswell Hill, London N10

Fortis Green Road is probably my favourite road in Muswell Hill, with its neat parade of shops with beautiful curved window frontages.

Shop front, Fortis Green Road, Muswell Hill, London N10

This church is quite incredible and towers massively above anything else around it.

St. James' Church, Muswell Hill, London N10