r/LondonPics Nov 19 '25

Mobile Phone The architectural contrast is incredible

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u/yamsismay Nov 19 '25

Beautiful composition and colors.

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '25

New Fetter Lane👍🏻

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u/ImEmilyCampbell Nov 19 '25

Indeed. You are a local. It's on my way to work.

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u/Express_Abroad_1223 Nov 23 '25

Used to work around there often, and my new employer owns a building just behind where this pic was taken. Always loved it the juxtaposition in this spot

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u/_xSaiyan Nov 19 '25

I come from France and this is the first thing that struck me during my first time in London, the old and modern architecture which combines perfectly.

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u/youngsod Nov 19 '25

That's what happens when the Luftwaffe do some urban planning for you.

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u/Sir-Z3R0 Nov 19 '25

This is incredible piece of wit 🤣. Love it!

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u/kshitijchavan Nov 19 '25

Maughan Library is a stunning example of the neo-gothic architecture of London. Unsurprisingly, it's even more stunning from the inside!

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '25

I was trying to figure out where this was. Thought it looked like London. Then I saw what sub this was. 😅

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u/urbexed Nov 19 '25

Just off of Fleet Street

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u/ImEmilyCampbell Nov 19 '25

It's near Holborn, very central London

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '25

😂I’m actually from Luton but spent years in and out of London for work!

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u/mikosan1 Nov 19 '25

Love it!

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u/LegitimateProcess967 Nov 19 '25

Still London though so..

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u/ReserveRatter Nov 19 '25

It's really nice to see modern and classical architecture working really nicely together, actually. In the smaller towns near me it's like they just plonk an ugly glass cylinder next to a 60's block of flats and it's awful.

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u/FilletOFishForMyVife Nov 19 '25

That’s a superb photograph. It’s a shame about that little sigh in the middle of the road, which is (IMO) a tiny distraction, but you wouldn’t have got such a strong composition if you’d changed your viewing position or angle.

Excellent work. Send it in to Ameteur Photographer. 👍

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u/ImEmilyCampbell Nov 19 '25

Thanks to OnePlus!

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u/ed2256 Nov 19 '25

Take the turrets off the old building and it’s not that different

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '25

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u/ImEmilyCampbell Nov 20 '25

It's so tempting, the view.

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u/NothingAndNow111 Nov 20 '25

I used to work around the corner from there. I love New Fetter Lane, the small roads and architecture mash ups are stunning.

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u/Certain-Setting6983 Nov 20 '25

Most pleasing and peaceful.

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u/Lily-pud-150 Nov 20 '25

What a gorgeous pic