We had a broad look at Cardiff University ’s
Glamorgan Building earlier this month but I wanted
to show you one particular feature of its Edwardian architecture that I really
love.
These two impressive sets of lights stand either side of the main
entrance steps. Lion heads were very popular in 19th and early 20th century
architectural decoration: the king of the beasts stood as a symbol of the might
of Britain and its extensive empire, and represented, amongst other qualities,
strength, gravitas and valour, so lions were often added to the decoration of
important buildings like banks, county halls and other civic buildings.
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