Friday, November 22, 2013

Croft Details

When University College was constructed a large number of quirky carvings were included scattered about the exterior - many are of animals or weird creatures but there are also some showing portraits of the workers themselves. Here you can see some of the little pieces found under the eaves Of Croft House which I showed you yesterday. It's great fun wandering around the building looking for more of them.
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14 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlNovember 22, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Oh, I LOVE these carvings!

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  2. cath carboneNovember 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    joli plan de vue on voit très bien les détails!

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  3. Taken For GrantedNovember 22, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Great fanciful carvings, and even the symbol of the Masons included. They must have played a role at this university.

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  4. TexWisGirlNovember 22, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    how very cool!

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  5. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comNovember 22, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    What fun!

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  6. Billy Blue EyesNovember 22, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Great carvings round the building, the bull reminds me of the Oxford Bull

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  7. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    They certainly compliment the building!

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  8. The GreenockianNovember 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    These are great!
    Liz

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  9. cieldequimperNovember 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Very much medieval inspired!

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  10. William KendallNovember 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    That is terrific workmanship!

    I do recall a ghost story revolving around masons at U of T....

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  11. Laura. MNovember 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    And gorgeous details :))
    Have a great weekend.

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  12. hamiltonNovember 22, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Fun details!

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  13. RandyNovember 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Those are amazing.

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  14. AndyNovember 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Nice find. On my occasional visits to T.O. I have noticed some strange carvings and statues on the buildings. I`ll post some some soon on by blog.

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