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On New Hampton Road (1)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9199
A fine set of terracotta copings.
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Girls' entrance . . .
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9099
. . . to Wolverhampton Higher Grade School. Part of the original 1894... (more)
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Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9099
Built in 1894 as the Higher Grade School, it became the Municipal... (more)
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Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9099
Built in 1894 as the Higher Grade School, it became the Municipal... (more)
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Secondary School
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9099
The subtle variation in colouring shows that the two words are not of the... (more)
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15 Park Avenue
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9199
Such extensive use of terracotta as can be seen on this house is rare for... (more)
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Wolverhampton College railings
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9199
A mixture of old and new on Dunkley Street. Full marks to whoever decided... (more)
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26 Park Avenue (1)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9098
Large house on the corner of Park Road East, with terracotta and cement... (more)
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26 Park Avenue (2)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9098
Large house on the corner of Park Road East, with terracotta and cement... (more)
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Vine Inn
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
The original name of this pub, now the Hog's Head... (more)
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The Hog's Head
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
Formerly the Vine Inn. It has unusual terracotta decoration in the form... (more)
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Gable of the Vine Inn
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
This group of patterns appears in all the gables of the old Vine Hotel... (more)
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The Posada
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
A fine example of decorative terracotta on a bar in Lichfield Street,... (more)
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23-27 Lichfield Street (the main building in the middle)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
A building with fine terracotta detailing... (more)
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Decorative terracotta on 23-27 Lichfield Street
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
See Link for the complete building. |
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Decorative terracotta on 23-27 Lichfield Street
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
See Link for the complete building. |
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Post Office facade, Princess Street
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
This is the side facade of the building, and although it still makes use... (more)
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Post Office pinnacle
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
The old Post Office building on Lichfield Street makes lavish use of buff... (more)
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Post Office Entrance
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
A fine example of decorative terracotta. The elaborate pediment carries a... (more)
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Ornate terracotta with royal cipher
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
The VR cipher for Queen Victoria can be seen in the spandrel between this... (more)
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Built in 1895
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
The ornate terracotta panel over the main entrance to the former General... (more)
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Royal lion
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
Sitting proudly with his shield on the pediment of the main entrance to... (more)
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Shaw's Buildings
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
Originally a warehouse and sales centre for John Shaw and Sons who were... (more)
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Old Troccadero (sic) Block
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
Original details of this building are uncertain, but the use of... (more)
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Works
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
A detail of the lettering on the top of the Chubb's Works building.... (more)
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Terracotta detailing, Central Library
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
Wolverhampton's Central Library is of red brick with buff terracotta... (more)
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Wolverhampton Central Library
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
Trying to get a view perpendicular to the main entrance facade is a... (more)
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Wolverhampton Central Library (detail)
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
This odd little cupola with its battered terracotta faces, copper roof... (more)
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Oriel window, Central Library
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
This fine oriel window, in buff terracotta, overlooks St George's... (more)
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Wolverhampton Central Library
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
This is the (former) Cleveland Street elevation, showing the fine oriel... (more)
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Mount Bethel Amez church
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9198
This occupies what used to be the Salvation Army Hall. The building... (more)
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Mount Bethel Amez church (detail)
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9198
The remains of the lettering 'Salvation Army' in the terracotta... (more)
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Porch hood, 54 Coalway Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO8996
The white paint conceals the fact that this is in red terracotta,... (more)
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52/50 Coalway Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO8996
The use of buff terracotta as a decorative feature of domestic... (more)
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56/54 Coalway Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO8996
A pair of houses with distinctive terracotta decorative features,... (more)
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52/50 Coalway Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO8996
The house names are presented in prominent terracotta panels. The choice... (more)
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Decorative terracotta, 54/56 Coalway Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO8996
I have been unable to link the coat of arms and motto (Suaviter sed... (more)
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Forward Shoe Works
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9496
Fine detailing in buff terracotta above the main entrance... (more)
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Edge Shoes (Forward Works), Wellington Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9496
Factory extension of 1914 in brick and buff terracotta. Remarkably, the... (more)
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Edge Shoes (Forward Works), Wellington Road
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9496
Close-up of the main entrance. See Link |
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Bilston Tram Depot (2)
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
The WDET initials in terracotta on the main facade.
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Bilston Tram Depot (3)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9596
The offices and what was originally the electrical substation.
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Bilston Tram Depot (1)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9596
The main facade on Mount Pleasant.
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Bilston Technical School, rear view
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
The rear of the building showing the extent of dereliction. The main... (more)
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Bilston Tram Depot (5)
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
British Electric Traction Company motif in terracotta on the main facade.... (more)
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Bilston Technical School
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9596
The main facade on Mount Pleasant.
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Bilston Technical School, main entrance
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
This studious cherub in red terracotta is surrounded by scientific... (more)
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Science
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
The two main ground floor windows establish the rationale of the building.
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& Art
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO9596
The two main ground floor windows establish the rationale of the building.
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Houses on Queen Street (1)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SO9596
What appears to be a row of standard terraced houses repays a closer... (more)
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