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Victorian architect Edward Boardman (1833-1910) had his offices at Old Bank of England Court, off Queen Street, and obviously wanted to impress clients. On the outside there was a personalised terracotta name plate and monogrammed ceramic decoration.
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Inside, several styles of geometric tiling and tile mosaic distinguished the different areas of the offices.

edward boardman plaque

The building is now private offices - thanks to Brown & Co for allowing these pictures to appear here.

tiled floor

geometric tiled floor

hexagonal tiled floor

tiled floor

detail of mosaic tiles

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