Sunday 27 January 2013

Punch Hotel


The Punch was originally built in the 1840's ( see old photo here ) but was demolished and rebuilt in grand style in 1896. The exterior is covered in ceramic tiling to give a highly decorative effect. It sits on the corner of Queen Victoria Square between the Ferens art gallery and Carr Lane's 20th century excrescences. 

4 comments:

  1. What a fabulous building. So...baroque. Or something.

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  2. An astonishing architecture, how many details!

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  3. My gosh, this is a gorgeous building. Is it still a hotel? Thanks for having your photos set up to get larger when clicked!

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  4. Very colorful! Fun to see. Thanks.

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