Portland has various interesting stone work scattered around the island. Being the main trade Portland is known for it will come to no surprise to find these various pieces every so often.
The above carving is at the bottom of the high street and Hambro road, this was done by someone I've worked with over the years, an appropriate theme for Portland I think.
You can see the seahorses carved into the side of the stone. As far as I can recall this house belonged to the carvers mother at the time, his father was also a stonemason.
On the top of this wall on the other side the mason has added the road name, so you will spot this work has been done no matter which side you see the wall.
This will be here for many years to come and that is the real beauty of being a stone mason, your legacy lives on long after you have gone.
It is sadly a slowly dying trade.
There is another one in the Stone room at Portland Museum Rob. It is absolutly Fantastic, it must have taken hours. Did you do any artistic work when you were up the Stone Firms? Andy
ReplyDeleteNot seen that one Andy, best get down there and have a look. :o)
ReplyDeleteDidn't get work like this at the stone firms much, it usually went to the older masons when it did come in, but I have done a few pieces for personal or other people.
Thanks for commenting Andy.
Rob
Enjoyed reading this. My grandad was a stonemason also and several of his pieces are dotted around the country which I'm really proud to say my grandad carved those.
ReplyDeleteAny pics of your own work Rob? Would be good to see.
I do have some pics and should get them scanned up. :o)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to showing my lads and grandkids (when they are here, no rush lads) some of the work I have done around the country...and abroad too.
Rob
Would be nice if you could share them with us Rob! Thanks Mate Andy
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