Shown is my portfolio of architectural watercolours documenting
the old buildings of Rye, East Sussex. These reduced images are
all taken from original watercolours.
Click on the thumbnails below to show a large version with additional
description and text.
Mermaid Street, Rye, said to be one of the best
known streets in the world. The sign of the golden mermaid hangs
over the 15th century Mermaid Inn.
Lamb House, built by James Lamb in 1722-23, has been home to many
famous authors. Henry james, the American author bought the house
in 1899. E.F.Benson wrote the "Mapp & Lucia" stories
there.
Church square looking East. The buildings around St Mary's Church
provide a fascinating blend of age, style and fashion.
Looking towards the Water Tower (1735) in what
was known as Pump Street, the eastern side of Church Square.
Early morning sun on Church Square shows the imposing fifteenth
century timbered house of St Anthony.
Greek Island Boat. Safe from the storm.
Cotswold House, Bibury. The mellow colours of traditional building
materials in the Cotswolds.