{In the terracotta either side of the roundel:}
Diamond Reign
Not the most flattering portrait of the old dear.
W1, Foubert's Place, 31, Foubert Mansions
The first floor bow window faced in terracotta could almost be an addition to the building but the architecture of the whole is about right for 1897. (It seems the theme of Soho's Christmas decorations this year, 2010, is, oh so relevant, space.)
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - W1
Shortly before this event, in September 1896 Victoria had become the longest-...
Reigned: 1837-1901, 64 years. Born Kensington Palace. Daughter of Edward, Duk...
The foundation stone is low down at the right hand side of the building. Above each of the two statues is a bust, both of the Greek god v...
The roundels on the north, river-facing, frontage are occupied by, left to right: Anson, Drake, Cook, Howard, Blake, Benbow, Sandwich, Ro...
This could equally well be Caxton (they are both always shown with this headgear, full beard and moustache) but the lack of sideburns see...
This 1860 building, by architect James Knowles Snr, is studded with many portrait busts of which we believe only these 14 are representat...
This ornate extravaganza, designed by the splendidly named Fitzroy Doll, was built in 1898. Ornamental Passions has a good post about the...
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