Cecil Brewer Staircase, London, United Kingdom
Herbert A. Franke
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Cecil Brewer Staircase, London, United Kingdom
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke gallery.1x.com/member/…
Cecil Brewer Staircase, London, United Kingdom
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke gallery.1x.com/member/…
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United Kingdom Cecil Brewer Staircase, London

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The Cecil Brewer spiral staircase can be found in Heal’s Department Store, 196 Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury, London W1T.
The Heal’s Department Store is a furniture store.

LONDON’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED STAIRCASE
Designed by Ambrose Heal’s cousin, the architect Cecil Brewer, the HEAL’S spiral staircase was completed in 1916 with an echoing helix of lights installed after the Second World War. A refurbishment project in 2013 saw this design landmark restored to its former glory, with a bespoke Bocci chandelier ensuring the staircase is ready for another hundred years of use.

Photography Tips

It is not a problem to photograph this staircase. But it is a little dark in this stairwell, you need a little more ASA. For reasons of decency, you should ask the staff in a friendly manner. The department store is happy when you send them an image file of the stairs.

Travel Information

Goodge Street is the nearest Underground station, only a couple minutes walk to Heals from here.
Spot Type Indoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset 05:41 - 18:29 | current local time: 17:25
Photo Themes Cecil Brewer Staircase Heal’s Department Store spiral staircase stair

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Spot Comments (9)

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Edward
Edward 25.01.
A great shot! The banister rail ending bottom left and top right is a marvellous trick, Herbert, If I get a chance to use it... Thank you. May we know what lens and settings you used?
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke 25.01.
Thank you very much, Edward, for your kind comment. Regarding your question: I took the photo with the Canon 5D, Mark IV and the Canon lens EF 16-35 mm, f/4.0, IS, USM. My settings were: Aperture: f/7.1, focal length: 16 mm, exposure time: 1/20 sec, ISO: 800. Greetings Herbert
Edward
Edward 25.01.
You just gave me a second useful lesson - thank you.
Peter Saterdag
Peter Saterdag 13.10.2020
Excellent shot. My head is turning!
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke 13.10.2020
Thank you so much, Peter, for your kind comment. Greeting Herbert
Hanaa Turkistani
Hanaa Turkistani 26.02.2020
fabulous shot dear Herbert!!
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke 26.02.2020
Thank you very much, dear Hanaa, for your friendly comment. Greeting Herbert
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar 18.02.2020
Brilliant !
Herbert A. Franke
Herbert A. Franke 18.02.2020
Thank you very much, Rajesh Kumar. Greeting Herbert

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