Oakley & Watling building, 56 High Street
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Oakley & Watling building, 56 High Street by Alan Murray-Rust as part of the Geograph project.
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Oakley & Watling building, 56 High Street
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 28 Jun 2014
Built in 1890 for the firm of Oakley & Watling who were a prestigious supplier of fruits, vegetables and flowers to many of the best shipping companies. The letters O and W are displayed either side of the top storey window, the row of roundels above the first floor windows display grapes, bananas and pineapples, and at the top of the building is the depiction of a 'Southampton hulk' a local form of trading vessel. The ceramic/terracotta facade was provided by the Doulton company in their Carraraware style. Listed Grade II.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.898935
Longitude
-1.403706