Vertigo

Working at BBC Television Centre as it winds down for closure gives me time to explore its many corridors and take photographs of this unique piece of architecture and west London heritage.

Recently I photographed a staircase which is well-known to BBC staff. But it’s just one of many which grace the building, several of which lurk behind closed doors and are designed as emergency escapes. Their shapes and styles – especially on a sunny day – can produce some good shots. Peering up and down any big stairwell is not a good idea if you’re prone to vertigo.

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11 thoughts on “Vertigo”

dianajhale on February 26, 2013 at 18:00 said:

Great subject and great images – it should become an obsession I think!

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- mikeosbornphoto on February 26, 2013 at 19:23 said:
  
  Many thanks, Diana. I think you’re right!
  
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ckponderings on February 26, 2013 at 08:57 said:

Cracking images! The repetition and depth of a spiral staircase is always pleasing on the eye, but throw in some classic 50s styling and you’re onto a winner! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on February 26, 2013 at 19:22 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Richard. They’re not the prettiest staircases in the world, but even so…!
  
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  - ckponderings on February 27, 2013 at 09:55 said:
    
    No, I like them. There’s a definite 50s (or is that now called ‘retro’?) styling about them. Very ‘The Hour’. :D
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on February 27, 2013 at 18:23 said:
      
      The stories they could tell, not all of them printable!
      
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      - ckponderings on February 28, 2013 at 00:39 said:
        
        Haha! But all enjoyable, lol…
        
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2Spools on February 25, 2013 at 20:43 said:

That’s pretty cool.

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- mikeosbornphoto on February 25, 2013 at 21:00 said:
  
  Thank you Tim, your comment is much appreciated.
  
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Chillbrook on February 25, 2013 at 18:55 said:

Fabulous photos Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on February 25, 2013 at 19:09 said:
  
  Thank you very much. I think stairwells have become a new obesssion!
  
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