This is my contribution to Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Steps or Ladders prompt.
This is the corner of Eastgate Street and Bridge Street in the city of Chester in Cheshire, England. The two sets of steps in this photo originated in medieval times.
The steps around the Chester High Cross are relatively modern due to it being broken up during the English Civil War. The top of the cross was saved and other pieces were discovered in the 19th century and were used in a reconstruction of the cross.
The steps leading up from street level to the first floor take you to the Chester Rows. The Rows are a series of covered walkways giving access to businesses on that level. Dating back to medieval times little is known about them and their origin is subject to much speculation.
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Great texture of that building, being in b & w gives it more emphasis.
It’s as if the black and white timber framed buildings were made for monochrome.
You are right, perfect for monochrome!
Marvelous photo for this week. Thanks David for participating 😀
Thanks Cee. The medieval black and white timber framed buildings are well suited for a monochrome conversion.