Railway Corinthian: the iron columns and capitals of Victoria Station for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, by Sir Charles Langbridge Morgan, I suppose.

The Albert pub on Victoria Street sets one of the finest examples of bygone class and culture compared to the new, internationalist age of glass and steel. Sat in the powerful area of Westminster, this historic, Grade II listed Victorian pub is the only remaining building from the street's original 1862 (Victorian) development. Built between 1862 and 1867, it survived the Blitz and is famous for its ornate original interior, Prime Ministers Gallery, and a rare parliamentary division bell. Claims are that so much of Victoria Street was destroyed in the bombings of WW2 that it all had to be demolished. Even if this is completely true, what matters is what we rebuild. We can rebuild what was already there in its exact image or create something else to be proud of. Now, almost the entirety of Victoria is made up of overly modernistic high rises that could be anywhere in the world. For too long, economic excuses have been used to pave over the individuality of each nation. For me, this sight and the rest of the street are all the evidence we need that we'd benefit heavily from prioritising culture, art, and societal happiness over all of the things depelting them. 🤝 @Britains___Pubs @PubHistoryTours