Sturdy houses, their doors and gates

I have a fascination for doorways and gates and as they are generally fairly sturdy and often lead into homes, I thought I could use some of the many photos I have taken over the years today.

This very sturdy gateway was once the entrance to the home of Maréchal Foch in 1913, from January until August.  Not long but long enough for a claim to fame.

This has seen better days, I think, and it's a shame about all the cables leading in and around the doorway.  It was once home to a lawyer, judging by the plaque by the door.

Still sturdy though definitely it has seen better days, this gate will soon lead to 12 new homes, apartments in the original building.  In fact, given that this picture was taken a couple of years ago, the homes are almost certainly already complete.

In some cases, the door looks sturdier than the home but in this case the building had been there a long time and is presumably propped up by its next door neighbours.

A two-in-one post for the Photo Hunts. 

I can do doors....

.... and shutters too

Blue doors seem popular

Some doors seem grander.

Some seem older, or at least showing their age.

It may seem I've dropped off the edge of the world, but I haven't quite, I'm just trying to juggle too many things at once.  What really intrigues me though, is that I started this blog while I was working, and posted something virtually every day.  Now I'm not working - and I haven't the time?

Well, I suppose part of the answer is that these days my posts are generally much longer and involve a lot of sorting out of photos, arranging them into some sort of story.  By the time I've finished organising the pictures I feel as though it's all done - it has been done in my mind.