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November 1

Lloyds bank Cambridge

I would like to describe the Lloyds bank building on Sidney St, Cambridge, England and am looking for some help with architectural terms. I understand the exterior is in the Dutch Renaissance style with Dutch gables and brick bandings in limestone. Any suggestions on how to describe the clock tower? The interior is very elaborate with cornicing and a domed roof. Does anyone know the name for this type of cornicing? How would you describe the glass which is in sections that look vaguely scalloped? I have described the panels as "coffers". Is this term appropriate? 212.183.140.24 (talk) 20:05, 1 November 2012 (UTC) If you are an expert in this type of architecture, please help. I would love to hear from you.

I don't know much about architecture, but here is an image of the bank for those who don't know what it looks like. [1] ⋘HueSatLum ? ❢⋙ 00:48, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

The description with HueSatLum's image seems to answer at least some of the OP's question. --Tagishsimon (talk) 00:54, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

Yes, that's great. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.138.87.251 (talk) 10:29, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

Even more architectural gobbledegook in the Listed Building Citation at British Listed Buildings - Lloyd's Bank, Cambridge. Alansplodge (talk) 17:15, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

Apologies, it appears to be the SAME gobbledegook! Alansplodge (talk) 17:19, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, there's a handy extra bit about the statue though I'm now uncertain as to whether the clock tower is hexagonal or octagonal as the sources are contradictory. Anybody on the ground there who could have a look?212.183.128.22 (talk) 17:30, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

WP:WHAAOE just about applies here - there's a photo of the clock tower and a short description at List of commercial buildings by Alfred Waterhouse. See also here and here. AndrewWTaylor (talk) 11:49, 3 November 2012 (UTC)