The phrase “there and back” is likely to become a constant theme if the current weather conditions endure. According to the forecast (at my first attempt I mis-spelled that word as “firecast”, a Freudian slip if ever there was one!), temperatures will reach the same maximum as yesterday and so we went out early to avoid the worst of it. Even so, by the time we stepped out into the street, the thermometer was already standing at 23°C (73°F) though it felt a lot warmer.

We did have some vague idea of going “once round the church” but in the event we decided on “there and back”, “there”, of course being Myddelton’s deli.

Looking down Mylne Street

This familiar view was taken looking along Mylne Street, a very short road linking Claremont Square to Myddelton Square. It is named after William Chadwell Mylne (1781-1863), who was Surveyor to the New River Company. He designed St. Mark’s Church, Myddelton Square, Amwell, Ingelbert and River streets and the Clerkenwell Parochial Charity Schools in Amwell Street.

We made straight for the deli and rushed into its welcome shade to order our coffee. We noticed an innovation: a milkshake machine was being installed. I imagine that this will be a hit in this weather!

Decorative edge of the façade

As I have remarked before, you can pass the same way many times and still one day notice a detail that has escaped your attention previously. Today, it was Tigger who noticed the decorative edge to the façade of this corner building, making it look almost as though it has been attached with a zip fastener! We speculated on whether it was designed that way or whether it is the result of later building work. I think the former though I could if course be wrong.

Here is an expanded view:

“Zipped” edge of the façade

The bricks blend in perfectly with the rest, suggesting that it is an original feature.

Sunlit flowers
Photo by Tigger

In a front garden, this flowering bush was lit by the sun as by a spotlight. The colours positively glowed, making a fine sight.

We reached home and hurried indoors into the shade. I think that’s our only outing until tomorrow!