Slabs, Markers & Covers

Although there is much to see when it comes to London's architecture, with her old buildings juxtaposed with new, it is always worth looking at what is below your feet.

Just as plaques of various styles adorn the walls around this great city, there are more to be found on the pavements, curbs and alleyways.

Coal hole cover.

Not only are there numerous styles of Coal Hole Covers, to be found, but there are still places where you can find Wooden Paving on London's streets.

Wooden paving.

Sometimes the slabs are not concrete, wood or marble, but metal, often used as steps or utility covers.

Metal steps plaque.

Utility hole cover, Greenwich. 

Then there are the newer slabs, added to keep the history of an area alive.

The Merchant Line, London Bridge City.

Red Lion Court.

St Dunstans Court.

Wine Office Court.

Hind Court.

Or, to remember where a historic place once stood.

Company of Watermen & Lightermen of the River Thames.

Others speak the names of public houses, some still standing, while others are long gone, like these in Borough.

White Hart.

Old Kings Head.

Nags Head.

Spur Inn.

George Inn.

Talbot.

York.

Queens Head.

Kent???.

So the next time you traverse this great and ever changing city, look at what is below your feet, too.