Kings and Queens of Brixton

[Metroman]

Evening all, hope you are doing well?

When I walk down Saltoun and Kellett roads, I've often wondered about the key stones on these houses. As far as I know, they are unique in Brixton?

Anyway, does anyone know who they represent? Are they kings and queens of Britain and perhaps a more difficult question, why are they there?!

 

[ska invita]

Sculpted Keystones - Bob Speel's Website

Notes on sculptured keystones - little heads etc above arches on buildings - in context of pages on mainly Victorian sculpture

www.speel.me.uk

 

[cuppa tee]

I can’t answer most of your questions but they weren't unique to Brixton as you can see in this pic of the now demolished St Agnes Placein Kennington...

 

[Metroman]

Thats a shame, there was I thinking that Brixton had some kind of royal connection!

 

[Metroman]

Ah ok. And they do look similar