Doors & Gateways
by
Timothy Richards
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10 Downing Street London
The name and specifically the door are infamous and iconic being the symbol of the highest political office of the UK.
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Formerly the site of the Axe Brewery, the site was built up in the
development by Mr Downing, an early graduate of Harvard University, Massachusetts whose turncoat wranglings during and after the English Civil War 16… 16…, assured his survival and wealth but earned him few friends.
A century later the first First Minister ….Walpole moved into the dark brick terrace beginning a political association as home and office of the
Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Dimensions:
6"w x 8"h x 2.5"d
Weight:
1.8kg
development by Mr Downing, an early graduate of Harvard University, Massachusetts whose turncoat wranglings during and after the English Civil War 16… 16…, assured his survival and wealth but earned him few friends.
A century later the first First Minister ….Walpole moved into the dark brick terrace beginning a political association as home and office of the
Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Dimensions:
6"w x 8"h x 2.5"d
Weight:
1.8kg
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The White House Entrance Washington
Designed by James Hoban 1800 Washington, USA
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue better known as The White House has stood as a powerful symbol of the Presidency, the United States government and the American people for over 200 years.
In December 1790 President George Washington signed an Act of Congress declaring that the federal government would reside in a district not exceeding 10 miles square on the river Potomac.
Irish born James Hoban won the competition to find a builder of the Presidents House. The model shows the front door approached via the portico of the north side.
The scale of the pillars and quality of detailing denote its status and authority.
The fine details on the model were captured from elevation plans and photographs taken by Timothy. Lead castings were used for the door handles, which were then hand painted in gold.
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The Queens Doorway Kensington Palace
Where: Kensington Palace, Queens doorway
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
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The Queen’s Doorway leads from the Royal Apartments to the private Gardens of King William and Queen Mary.
The initials WM (for William and Mary) are shown above the doorway on the central shield or “cartouche”.
Weight: 3.8 kg
Dimensions: 6″w x 8.5″h x 2″d
x 8″h x 2.75″d
The initials WM (for William and Mary) are shown above the doorway on the central shield or “cartouche”.
Weight: 3.8 kg
Dimensions: 6″w x 8.5″h x 2″d
x 8″h x 2.75″d