tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post7375344976048492010..comments2024-03-27T07:00:37.924+00:00Comments on "By Stargoose And Hanglands": A Break From ShoppingJohn "By Stargoose And Hanglands"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-76927546673287904032017-12-23T18:11:07.453+00:002017-12-23T18:11:07.453+00:00I like the way you've done this John, showing ...I like the way you've done this John, showing the lovely original architecture with the inserts of the modern day occupants. Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-60892952694969528382017-12-23T06:09:51.402+00:002017-12-23T06:09:51.402+00:00Great post. We really should look up more :)Great post. We really should look up more :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567813155701854683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-28412930011141910302017-12-22T19:32:42.283+00:002017-12-22T19:32:42.283+00:00How clever to use the insets to show the modern en...How clever to use the insets to show the modern entrances to the old buildings. I'd much rather look at old architecture than the merchandise inside. I probably would have wandered in the bookstore and coffee shop and called my shopping done!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-28403123190615707612017-12-22T16:22:46.111+00:002017-12-22T16:22:46.111+00:00In the US, the shops string out along every route ...In the US, the shops string out along every route into a town, not so much in the towns' centers any more. I detest these approaches--strip malls, as they are called, with several shops and parking in front--and fast food places that usually have a drive-thru, and what we call convenience stores--combination gas stations and small shops that sell mostly junk food. And almost all of them are chains, with names found across the country. One of the things I most enjoyed in England and Ireland was the absence of drive-thrus and cluttered, ugly approaches to towns. Completely happy with the crowded, funky, unique and usually charming downtowns!Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-89291618103645298202017-12-22T07:58:14.352+00:002017-12-22T07:58:14.352+00:00♥ Such an interesting post. ♥ Wishing you a beauti...♥ Such an interesting post. ♥ Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful Christmastime. ♥Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-66118583782738978232017-12-22T02:55:31.272+00:002017-12-22T02:55:31.272+00:00Loved seeing these....I always look at architectur...Loved seeing these....I always look at architecture and all the time wishing I had time to stop and take photos. I do love that Cambridge brick, and love that building in the Venetian Gothic style. But there is so much of interest here that I won't name it all. I just always wonder how they build such wonderful buildings years ago.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-33325873126148778052017-12-22T02:40:02.062+00:002017-12-22T02:40:02.062+00:00You're right, looking up instead of just at st...You're right, looking up instead of just at street level storefronts reveals some interesting architecture. Same in all the towns of southern Ontario. Nothing like 16th century though!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-29097626195751063362017-12-21T23:37:08.125+00:002017-12-21T23:37:08.125+00:00Interesting how the upper half of the buildings ma...Interesting how the upper half of the buildings maintain their original architecture. Looks like you have a lot of beautiful and diverse buildings in your area!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-32535981598103768852017-12-21T21:56:36.521+00:002017-12-21T21:56:36.521+00:00Those old buildings have some great architecture. ...Those old buildings have some great architecture. Looking up is looking good. Enjoy your flowers, John. :)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-63705873138725514702017-12-21T21:45:49.460+00:002017-12-21T21:45:49.460+00:00You can see a lot looking up - or more closely. In...You can see a lot looking up - or more closely. In Newark's case, there is some decent art deco stuff about, particularly the old Burton's shop hereSimon Douglas Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331409652996600049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-82057290570406001402017-12-21T20:19:28.016+00:002017-12-21T20:19:28.016+00:00The architecture is eye catching John. So much his...The architecture is eye catching John. So much history there.Marleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-2416287586030211602017-12-21T19:58:48.749+00:002017-12-21T19:58:48.749+00:00I love the old buildings and their fancy embellish...I love the old buildings and their fancy embellishments. They just don't built 'em like they used to.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-84283715469550656972017-12-21T19:47:26.602+00:002017-12-21T19:47:26.602+00:00Ah, yes! I learned long ago from a course on hist...Ah, yes! I learned long ago from a course on historical architecture to always "look up," and that's one of the first things I do in a visit to a new city. Interesting photos. Loved the comment you made about the obviously "juiced" snowman on my blog today.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-1871794540844618372017-12-21T19:36:38.375+00:002017-12-21T19:36:38.375+00:00I think Cambridge probably rewards 'looking up...I think Cambridge probably rewards 'looking up' more than some cities, though our Northern cities have some fine Victorian buildings, of course. jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-18343381695983252172017-12-21T18:33:21.697+00:002017-12-21T18:33:21.697+00:00Our HSBC Bank has closed and rumour has it that it...Our HSBC Bank has closed and rumour has it that it is to reopen as a Costa.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-75109708117288367202017-12-21T15:43:58.147+00:002017-12-21T15:43:58.147+00:00Love the old buildings! Lots to see when you look ...Love the old buildings! Lots to see when you look up!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-89359271491785799692017-12-21T14:06:41.102+00:002017-12-21T14:06:41.102+00:00THis was such an interesting read...and view. Yes...THis was such an interesting read...and view. Yes, the insets of the shops was great, but oh my, the architecture especially with your knowledgeable comments, I'm thrilled!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-37833302022451316152017-12-21T10:18:29.244+00:002017-12-21T10:18:29.244+00:00Love what you've done with those pictures. An ...Love what you've done with those pictures. An architect friend of mine once told me to always look up, above the dreary sameness of high streets - and sometimes I remember to do that. Take care.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.com