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  • #91
    Hi Philip,

    Yes, I seem to remember the gates on the opposite side to Pinchin Street. It's more of a "dream photographic opportunity" than something that I'm specifically planning. A bit like managing to get into One Mitre Square before they demolish it, to take some aerial views of the area.

    Or getting a shot of the basement stairs at the Happy Days restaurant, which I think I remember reading somewhere were still there, under the floor beneath the serving counter...

    Still, that shot of yours is excellent, with a real sense of atmosphere about it!

    All the best
    Andrew

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    • #92
      This is a great thread. Stephen, those are amazing shots of the archway. The only thing I might add would be a panorama shot, made from the south, on Royal Mint, looking north towards Chamber, to show just how extensive the archway area is. It runs for a long way. Google Street View gives a preview of what a long shot would look like and is a useful tool for a non-Londoner, like me.

      Good illustrations, All.
      "What our ancestors would really be thinking, if they were alive today, is: "Why is it so dark in here?"" From Pyramids by Sir Terry Pratchett, a British National Treasure.

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      • #93
        Here's a close up of the southern (Royal Mint Street) opening (now closed).
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        • #94
          And another from Chamber Street showing that it is still arch 45.
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          • #95
            Inside the arch - via the letterbox
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            • #96
              The School

              Thank you for the snapshots, Lechmere.

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              The school faced the entry into Swallow Gdns.
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              Part of Jake's photo from his post showing the Catholic school on the right.

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              Inside the top floor, then called Tower Hill Primary School. From this site

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              Then it was the church community center. site
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              • #97
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                Andrew Firth photographer.
                From Howie Brown's site.
                Sink the Bismark

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