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Mathematical Tiles in Southampton
Heritage Open Day: A walk and talk concerning a rare architectural feature called mathematical tiles. Hanging tiles that think they are brick. Concentrating on the 5 examples in the centre of Southampton.
A quote from Alec Clifton-Taylor (1907-1985), godfather of mathematical tile appreciation, 'mathematical tiles intended to deceive and often did so with great success'.
They manage to hide for centuries, despite being in plain sight all that time.
They first appeared in the Georgian
Fri 9 Sep:1100. Free Entry.
4 St. Michaels Square, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2AD
Fri 9 Sep 2016
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