Cleopatra's Needle, London. Ancient Egyptian obelisk. 1450 BC. Inscribed by Thutmose III and Ramesses II (1); Sphixes. 1881 by George John Vulliamy; made at Eccleston Iron Works, Pimlico (2, 3). Photos: 01.02.2025. #London #obelisk #sphinx #GeorgeVulliamy

Bishopsgate, London. Originally built as a fire station. 1885 by George John Vulliamy. Lavish pastiche of Tudor Gothic style in red brick and Portland stone. Carved ornament and finials. Photo: 06.07.2024. #London #GeorgeVulliamy #FireStation #TudorGothic