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Terracotta production sequence – 13
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Finished items are shrink wrapped and awaiting delivery to site. Meanwhile... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 12
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
This small kiln is used to fire items that require closer attention than... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 11
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Library of glaze colours. For restoration work it is essential to be able to get... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 10
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Finished blocks during final drying before firing. Careful choice of clays... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 9
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Finished blocks during final drying before firing. Careful choice of clays... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 8
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
After removal from the mould, the outer surface can be finished to a smooth... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 7
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Clay being applied to a plaster mould to create a complex block. Natural drying... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 6
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Clay being applied to a plaster mould to create a complex block. The mould is... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 5
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Multiple units made from the same pattern both in moulds and after removal.... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 4
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Plaster pattern being shellacked. Drawings on the wall indicate in green the... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 3
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Plaster pattern with clay detail with shellac applied.
The production process... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 2
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Template for profiling plaster patterns.
The production process starts with... (more)
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Terracotta production sequence – 1
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Plaster patterns. The lettering refers to the building for which the block is... (more)
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Porch of the Victoria Law Courts, Corporation Street, Birmingham
by A J Paxton
for square SP0787
The courts were built 1887-91 to a competition-winning design by Aston Webb and... (more)
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The Grand Arcade, Merrion Street
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Blocked window with intricate terracotta decoration, probably blocked when the... (more)
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County Arcade complex, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Terracotta detail at the doorway of Bay Horse Yard... (more)
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Under the dome of the western section. Terracotta wall facade, mosaic panels in... (more)
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Under the dome of the western section. Terracotta wall facade, mosaic panels in... (more)
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Interior at the crossing. Ornate terracotta detailing with painted plasterwork,... (more)
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Cross Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Decorative terracotta and ornate roof truss. Listed Grade II.
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Cross Arcade, Leeds – Empire Palace
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Decorative terracotta inscription. The only vestige of the former Empire Theatre.
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County Arcade complex, Leeds, King Edward Street
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Terracotta and mosaic, corner of Fish Street.
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County Arcade complex, Leeds, King Edward House
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Terracotta and mosaic, corner of Fish Street.
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The Grand Arcade, Vicar Lane
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Gable detail. Even the black chimney pots behind have decoration on their rims.
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The Grand Arcade, Vicar Lane
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Central gable of the facade.
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The Grand Arcade, Vicar Lane
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SE3033
Note the subtle variations in style and choice of materials compared with the... (more)
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The Grand Arcade, Vicar Lane
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Entrance to the former northern gallery. Compare detail and colouring with... (more)
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The Grand Arcade, Briggate
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Detail view of the northern arcade entrance with lettering, dragon and colonnade.
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Damaged old terracotta gable cross from which a replacement will have been... (more)
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Central Road, Leeds, east side, frontages
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SE3033
Looking along the apparently unnamed street which connects to Vicar Lane.... (more)
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Central Road, Leeds, east side, frontages
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Distinctive glazed terracotta piers separating the individual shop units.... (more)
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County Arcade complex, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Panel at the northern end of the Briggate facade referring to the Bay Horse... (more)
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Detail of the western end of the arcade.
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
The western section of the main gallery.
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Entrance to the former Mecca Locarno Ballroom from inside County Arcade,... (more)
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County Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Ornate ironwork above the entrance from Queen Victoria Street.
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Queen Victoria Street, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Facade detail with mosaic panels in the window. Originally outdoor facade.... (more)
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Cross Arcade, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Former entrance to the Empire Palace on the left.
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County Arcade complex, Leeds, King Edward House
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Balcony and ground floor window detail, with Greek mask.
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County Arcade complex, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
Vicar Lane entrance, dated 1900. See Link . |
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Former Cooperative store, Brudenell Grove
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE2835
Decorative terracotta panel on the south side of the building. Panels like this,... (more)
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Former Holbeck Public Library - Basement window detail with typical notched joints of terracotta construction
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE2932
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Sculptors mark on the rear of the statue of William Shakespeare... (more)
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Reclaimed statue of William Shakespeare from Elite Buildings in Nottingham... (more)
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Plaque to be inserted in a restoration project. See... (more)
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Main kiln with pieces waiting for firing. See... (more)
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Inside Hathern Terra Cotta
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4718
Used plaster patterns awaiting disposal. See... (more)
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15 Kirkgate, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SE3033
Early 20th century retail premises in white Burmantofts 'Marmo' terracotta.
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2 & 4 Lands Lane, Leeds
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SE3033
Early 20th century office and retail block in red terracotta; Listed Grade II.
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5 The Headrow, Leeds – detail
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SE3033
"Art Deco detailing in Burmantoft's 'Marmo' terracotta. See... (more)
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