Former Midland Bank - Poultry HQ, London

            By Sir Edwin Lutyens, 1924. Simplified classical style - faced with Portland stone. 5 storeys plus variously recessed single and double attics. Rusticated and arcaded ground storey with order of vanishing pilasters and pair of Doric columns in antis to recessed entrance. Mezzanine treated as pedestal to upper part with carved figures of boys at either end by Sir W Reid Dick. Partly channelled stonework to 3 storeys above with very simple, tall arcade. Modelled central projection to attic with large, arched opening, Corinthian pilasters pediment and urns. Low, central dome and obelisks at either end. 

Former head office; Following Midland’s acquisition by HSBC in 1992, the building was vacated by the bank and after several years lying empty bought by a private investment company. Historic England considers it one of Lutyens' "finest urban buildings”. Built on the site of St Mildred Church (Wren), demolished 1872.

Taken in: UK / England / The City / Cordwainer (show map)

Taken on: March 7, 2024

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Camera: Nikon Z 7, f/5.6, 1/100 sec, 20mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 7
Lens:	Viltrox AF 20/2.8 Z
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	20mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.2 (Macintosh)
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