Keystone

Arnold Morley keystone

Morley opened this building. With the pupil-less eyes this looks like a death mask in contrast to the sighted Raikes' keystone on the east side of the building.

Look this up on Google Street View and all you see on the keystone is a blur - face recognition strikes!

Site: Arnold Morley keystone (1 memorial)

EC1, Edward Street, Nomura House

Brought to our attention by Ornamental Passions.
This building was designed by Sir Henry Tanner and built for the General Post Office in 1889-95.

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Arnold Morley keystone

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Arnold Morley

Barrister, Liberal MP, Postmaster General 1892-5. From Ornamental Passions: ...

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