Introduction

When did you last visit a town or city? Perhaps you live in one. If so you may be familiar with some of the buildings and structures that can help us learn more about its history.

How often do you walk past a familiar building or structure and look at it properly though?

Have you noticed the different shapes, patterns, colours and textures in the buildings around you?

Have you considered how columns, windows, towers, doorways and decorative work feature in these buildings?

Let's take a closer look…