Old and New

In London the old and new buildings stand side by side.  Some are very old and must have survived the Great Fire of London.

This is taken just outside the building where I'm currently working.  The underground station is Chancery Lane.

The old building across the road is Staple Inn. Erected 1545-1589 by Vincent Enghame and Another. The rear elevation was cased in brick in 1826. The front after various alterations was restored to its original design in 1886. The entire building was reconstructed in 1937, the old front being retained." It was also restored after World War II damage.


The modern buildings are not worth mentioning and won't still be standing after four hundred year.