We spotted this outside Lime Street Station in Liverpool.
There were a good number of paving slabs with similar engravings.
I assume that they are computerised/automated engravings from original sketches.
I do like the image as well as the inclusion of co-ordinates. Anything that makes a streetscape, building or place unique is good in my opinion.
Compliance with regulations and need to meet CE, or I.S./B.S standards are such that I believe they are encouraging a small number of manufacturers and a smaller range of products in all construction materials.
It could be argued that shopping centres and main streets are similarly affected with stores from the same chains occupying the centres of cities - each city turning into a version of the other.
I am definitely fed up with standardisation. I have long since determined to support to support the local independent over the branch of the chain.
These paving slabs are just another reminder as to the value of difference and being unique.
I read of proposals for art on the pavings in The Liberties in Dublin, and smiled. Well done, The Liberties.
There were a good number of paving slabs with similar engravings.
I assume that they are computerised/automated engravings from original sketches.
I do like the image as well as the inclusion of co-ordinates. Anything that makes a streetscape, building or place unique is good in my opinion.
Compliance with regulations and need to meet CE, or I.S./B.S standards are such that I believe they are encouraging a small number of manufacturers and a smaller range of products in all construction materials.
It could be argued that shopping centres and main streets are similarly affected with stores from the same chains occupying the centres of cities - each city turning into a version of the other.
I am definitely fed up with standardisation. I have long since determined to support to support the local independent over the branch of the chain.
These paving slabs are just another reminder as to the value of difference and being unique.
I read of proposals for art on the pavings in The Liberties in Dublin, and smiled. Well done, The Liberties.
