Sunday 24 August 2014

Southwark and Bermondsey

Here are some recent paintings of Southwark and Bermondsey - I am hoping to compile a book about the city south of the river, running roughly from Waterloo to Rotherhithe.

Views around London Bridge are cut up and segmented by the railway and the roads that run beneath it:


Borough Market:

 
 
A small road of Borough High Street - if you want an impression of some old Burbage plots then take a stroll down Borough, looking at all the little lanes and courtyards that used to lead to coaching inns:
 
 
A quick pen and ink drawing I did of Shad Thames:
 



City of London - paintings

I am creating a book about the history of the City of London - focussing on unusual and hidden aspects of the Square Mile.  I am particularly interested in the labyrinth of old courts and alleyways to be found in some areas of the city and the beautiful old buildings that survive relatively unchanged.

Below: Looking into Ball Court.

 
Railway line going into Fenchurch Street Station over Crutched Friars:
 

Bengal Court: Some beautiful old buildings and original windows: