In the city of Hull, by the old pier and overlooking the River Humber, stands the Pilot Office. This reserved, but stately, building is the work of the architect, John Earle. It was erected in 1819 and received further work in the mid-nineteenth century. Its distinguishing feature is the strong contrast between the relatively modest but stylish painted door and window surrounds, with the red brickwork. Like many Georgian buildings the first floor is the most important and the larger windows and higher ceilings here reflect that. However, arguably the most important is the top storey with the small windows for it is from here that the organisation would see the comings and goings of pilots and ships on the river.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
