London is most loved for its rich history, heritage, culture, art and architecture. Tourists from all over the world visit this city for its royally preserved art and architecture. One such place known for its architecture, magnificence and several honorary concerts and gigs that take place here is the Royal Albert Hall. To explore the best of London you should book an accommodation near Paddington station London.
If you are someone in awe of this gorgeous place, then here are some interesting facts you need to know about the ever famous Royal Albert Hall. Lets begin with exploring the stunning architecture of this building that also explores its vivid history. Walking around the Royal Albert Hall will give you a lovely glimpse of its fully detailed architecture.
Decorative Shields
The first that will catch your attention is a series of shields at eye level all around the ground floor of the building. The V&A collections have over 25 objects that correspond to these shields. Every shield here is an expression of the elite society of the 19-century and cultural landscape of this glorious period. With an identical border there are 63 shields around the hall displaying 27 different charges. The shields here also feature heraldic symbols, royal monograms, national emblems and crests of individuals. Depicting the key aspects of the Royal Albert Hall’s origin, they represent the influential figures and their visions that made the hall a real possibility. The historical context of these terracotta sculptures represents the social, political and cultural depiction of the times. Book a hotel in Paddington London and you will be located close to the hall and will be able to explore the shields in depth.
Symbols on the walls
In these shields, you will find symbols of the progress and prosperity of the Royal Albert Hall and the times in which it was beautifully constructed. The symbols on the shield depict national progress, the development of modern technology and the prosperity of the time. One shield featuring a laurel branch, symbolising triumph and two filled cornucopias that depicts plenty and originated from ancient Roman culture. Another shield with ablazing half-sun implies the good fortune of the material production. If you want to study the symbols more, it’s worth finding a good hotel deal in Paddington London.
Classical culture
The Royal Albert hall was initially conceptualised to be a centre hall to promote art and science. Therefore on the shields featuring a lyre celebrates art and poetry. Classical cultures of the times are depicted all over the shields of the hall. It celebrates the times it was built in and also the glorified past of earlier cultures and traditions.
Victorian Elite
Built during the Victorian times, it celebrates the elites and the royals of the era on its shields. One of the shields celebrates Queen Victoria and her reign. A patron of the hall, the queen appears a lot on the shields and there the hall was named after her and husband. Other individuals commemorated here are the 12 men in the Provisional Committee (the governing body for the construction of the hall).
Before you start exploring all the shields with its deep history and symbolism on the shields, why not have a hearty breakfast in Paddington that offers a variety of cafes and restaurants.
