Seize the Day

By cathryng

Amazing Doorway

I've lived in Bristol for over 35 years, and I've been photographing it for 14 years.  But every once in awhile I notice a lane I've never seen before and wander down it.  Today I wandered down Tailors Lane, leading to Tailors Court, where I spotted this amazing doorway.

When I got home I googled it and discovered that this was the building of the Guild of Merchant Taylors.  It was built in 1740, replacing a much older building. The head on the left is the severed head of John the Baptist, who was the Patron Saint of the Guild.

Comments
Sign in or get an account to comment.