Maze of the Week #93 - London City Hall

Maze of the Week #93 is of a cool building in the great city of London, England, London City Hall, which is located on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. Well that is not entirely true, because this was London City Hall between 2002 and 2021, but the city hall has since moved ! Here is the crazy thing - I like that building too and may make a maze of it ! This is my second maze from London, the first being a maze of the iconic building The Gherkin. You can read about the City Hall building on the Wikipedia page. I loved the architecture and knew it would make a great maze.

YouTube: A 3 minute long open house showing the building.

Photo: flickr, Garry Knight

former London City Hall

London City Hall, By Garry Knight - Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31159105

The Maze: Black and White. Draw and cut with walls created by the windows of the building. Internal start and goal.

London City Hall Maze

London City Hall Maze

I hope you enjoy the maze. Maze download is available. Please check out my YouTube channel where you can watch this maze being made and solved!!

Coming next week:

A maze of a car company building

Book Review: Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual

Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual (2014) - 136 pages. AMZN. by Robert D Ferre (Author)

Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual (2014)

Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual

The book is aimed at anyone who is interested in creating their own Chartres labyrinth, whether for personal use or as a public art installation. If you want a more general book, check out this book by the same author !

What you can expect in this book:

  • The book begins by providing a brief history of the Chartres labyrinth. The labyrinth is located in the Chartres Cathedral in France, and it is one of the most famous labyrinths in the world. The labyrinth was built in the early 13th century, and it is believed to have been inspired by the labyrinth at Knossos, Crete.

  • The book then provides detailed instructions on how to construct the Chartres labyrinth. The instructions include diagrams, photographs, and step-by-step descriptions. The book also covers a variety of materials that can be used to construct the labyrinth, such as stone, wood, sand, and fabric.

  • In addition to the construction instructions, the book also includes a discussion of the symbolism of the Chartres labyrinth. The labyrinth is often seen as a symbol of the journey of life, with the center representing the goal or destination. It can also be seen as a symbol of the subconscious mind, with the twists and turns representing the different thoughts and emotions that we experience.

What this book does best: Teaches you how to make a Chartres labyrinth ! You can create your own Chartres labyrinth using a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, sand, or fabric.

Book Review: Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual

Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual (2014) - 160 pages. AMZN. by Robert D Ferre (Author)

Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual (2014)

Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual

The book is aimed at anyone who is interested in creating their own labyrinth, whether for personal use or as a public art installation. If you are interested in making a Chartres Labyrinth, check out this book by the same author.

What you can expect in this book:

  • The book then provides detailed instructions on how to construct each type of classical labyrinth. The instructions include diagrams, photographs, and step-by-step descriptions. The book also covers a variety of materials that can be used to construct labyrinths, such as stone, wood, sand, and fabric.

  • In addition to the construction instructions, the book also includes a brief history of labyrinths, a discussion of the symbolism of labyrinths, and a list of resources for further information.

What this book does best: Teaches you how to make physical labyrinths !

Book Review: The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes

The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes (2021) - 96 pages. AMZN. by Silke Vry (Author), Finn Dean (Illustrator)

recommended for Grade Levels 2-5, Ages 7-10 years

The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes (2021)

The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes

What you can expect in this book:

  • The book begins by defining the difference between mazes and labyrinths. Mazes are typically made up of a complex network of paths that can lead to dead ends or the center of the maze. Labyrinths, on the other hand, have a single path that leads to the center and back out again.

  • The book then goes on to explore the history of mazes and labyrinths. The earliest known mazes were found in ancient Egypt and Crete. These mazes were often associated with religious rituals and were seen as a way to represent the journey of life.

  • In the Middle Ages, mazes and labyrinths became popular as a form of entertainment. They were often found in gardens and courtyards, and people would enjoy walking through them for fun.

  • The book also discusses the symbolism of mazes and labyrinths. They are often seen as a symbol of the journey of life, with the center representing the goal or destination. They can also be seen as a symbol of the subconscious mind, with the twists and turns representing the different thoughts and emotions that we experience.

  • The book concludes by providing instructions on how to create your own maze or labyrinth. It also includes a number of puzzles and games that you can play with mazes.

What this book does best: Great overview of mazes for young readers that reviews many aspects of mazes and labyrinths.