Note the tower-like masses which break the symmetry of the
facades without disturbing the balance of the whole ; note the originality of the carving on the keystones ; note the charm- ing ironwork. Be careful not to miss the colour arrangement, made up of sand-faced bricks, white stone and blue paint. There is no building, however excellent, in which every detail is equallypleasing,and the large single window under the triplets of windows on the Victoria Station side is rather unhappy. There is also a slight uncertainty about the scale of the mouldings, e.g., those of the main door and of the neighbouring string course. But this is mere searching for lice in the lion's mane as, Victor Hugo said, and Messrs. Trehearne and Norman, the creators of this fine work, deserve the gratitude of all Londoners for such an addition to their city.
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