No reasonable cost

Ornate window catch
Coloured leaded panes
Of glass
Just two small details
To show
No reasonable cost
Was spared
To give the town hall
Unrivalled grandeur.

The magnificent Manchester town hall, built in 1877 by Alfred Waterhouse.

Here for a weekend of culture, politics and history with friends. The US profs have a great view from their apartment but that and all my other night-time shots are out of focus. I've got to do a course.