Saturday 27 January 2024

Doorways

 

 

I have an admiration for old doors - the more historical they are, the more creative they seem to be. These two I spotted in Westport last week.


The one on the left above is the entranceway to the tower at Bastion Point and the one on the right belongs to the historical Star Hotel in Kawakawa.


And this one at the Parish of Waimate North aka Pakaraka Church which was opened in 1873 by Henry Williams.

Linking up with Weekend Reflections and the Weekend Roundup.

10 comments:

roentare said...

These doors are looking very nice

At Home In New Zealand said...

I've never really thought about it before, but you are so right - historical doors are so much more interesting than modern doors!

Jim said...

I too like old stuff, this second one has 'character', I also like old houses, perhaps because as a boy I used to play in a very large old house on the hill next over from ours. Not sure how I got in, but I could whenever I wanted.
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Iris Flavia said...

The first one is my fav! Yes, modern doors are plan boring. Safe, but boring. Ours at least comes in a (sadly dark) red.

Tom said...

...I LOVE DOORS and you found some beautiful ones, Thanks for sharing.

s.c said...

Nice collection of doors.

local alien said...

Some lovely old doors. The church entrance is grand

James said...

Nice finds. Doors can be very interesting.

Veronica Lee said...

Old doors are like portals to a bygone era.
Love the photos.

Happy Sunday, Amy!

Tigger's Mum said...

I love the second one. here is something about old, paint-peeling, wooden doors that suggests stepping into the past.

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