Cathedrals everywhere for those with eyes to see.

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Handrail detail, Václav Havel Airport, Prague, 2026

A wooden bannister with an angular corner is shown in the foreground, while another wooden bannister runs diagonally along a dark, marble-patterned wall in the background. The floor is grey with a textured surface, and part of a staircase is visible.

Within literal minutes of the plane touching down, I’ve already spotted:

  • This handrail
  • A concrete relief cemetery wall
  • A multi-storey car park
  • A glazed motorway stair barrier
  • A disused office block on a podium

Greyhound Bridge, Lancaster, 2026

A modern bridge with vertical supports spans a calm river, reflecting in the water. Sparse trees and urban buildings are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. The scene is tranquil, with even lighting and green foliage on the left.

Originally built for train traffic in 1911, it was then converted to a road bridge in 1972, following the closure of the railway. Until I checked Wikipedia, I was convinced it was built in the 1960’s, not least due to its’ modern appearance.

Wikipedia also gives me flashbacks to the 2018 closure of the bridge, and altering of the one-way system, which until now I had successfully excised from memory.

Chelmsford Citadel, 2025

A modern Salvation Army building with a grey, angular façade and a tall tower featuring a white cross on a red and orange gradient. A sign with The Salvation Army is visible along the roadside, with a few trees framing the top edge.
A modern Salvation Army building with a metal facade and red accents. Large windows line the front, and THE SALVATION ARMY is displayed in bold red letters. The building sits on a sunny urban street with a clear blue sky above.

The less said about this one the better. A more favourable review from the church’s minister at the time of its opening, in April 2009, is available here.