One picture today and one small but perfectly formed Art Nouveau building. The Turkey Café in Granby Street.
The Turkey Café was designed by Arthur Wakerley in 1900-1. The Moorish Style facade is faced with Carrara ware made by Doulton Co.
Wakerley was a prominent Leicester architect chiefly remembered for developing the North Evington district of the city. He was also a businessman and politician, becoming Mayor of Leicester in 1898.
What a beautiful building, and what a great theme for your A-Z. Gonna have a nose through the rest of your posts now.
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Just stopping by from the A-Z Challenge list to say "Hi" :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Thats it, I've gotta go there! Off to Google how far away Leicester is :)
Good luck with the rest of the challenge.
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Such an interesting building again, Sally - I had know idea about the story behind it. I love how it's completely different to everything around it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful facade. I am tickled by the twin turkey doormen.
ReplyDeleteThis is a real eye-catcher. The lettering is most unusual but it is the turkeys that add that extra touch. Another fascinating post.
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