Over the years I have developed a true fondness for this doorway, imagining stories. I must have walked passed it far more times than I could ever imagine.
I only found out about the competition yesterday. So I've done a quick sketch. I’d have liked more time to try a watercolour painting too now I feel that this sketch has started something off in me., that has been brewing for a while.
I love the idea of this door’s history; how the door was an entrance to the home in part of the clock tower & the polite notice of ‘Commit No Nuisance’ was to warn men not to piddle on their wall – quite appalling, really.
The history remains…imagine how surprised & amused those residents would be if they knew back then that it would still be here in 2025!
With many thanks to all those involved, many volunteers included for all their work in maintaining the Clock Tower’s history and appearance. Keeping it open for all to see. Especially the view at the top. After climbing 93 steps. Just to think of all that has happened at this site since 1405, with bells ringing out, just as they did for the ‘Battle of the Roses’ in 1455. But as they say that’s another story. Amazing!
I have entered a sketch to show the doorway at the rear of St Albans Clock Tower.
I used a pencil & black felt pen to do this sketch which is including the doors – “Commit No Nuisance” on the wonderful wooden door.
I hope to have captured this including the feel of the place.
Underneath I’ve drawn the Battle of the Roses, Tudor rose depicted in the stone work of the Tower.
Along with two griffins or gargoyles which are on each corner of the tower at the roof.
Medium: pencil & black felt pen
Artist: Kim Howard
