The north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Pietro Fire screens kept the heat

Fire screens kept the heat of an open fire off your face while allowing you to warm the rest of your body

South-east prospect of the Church of St Peter-le-Poer

February 8

This bridge had been constructed while structural work was carried out on old London Bridge

The north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Pietro Fire screens kept the heatThe north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), 1900s. 'Before us are a few of the 450 pagodas, arranged in an immense square in the centre of which stands a magnificent temple. Each pagoda contains treasured stone tablets on which are carved portions of the Burmese Holy Book. The whole square, surrounded by a high wall, is a most impressive monument to the religion of Buddha.' Stereoscopic card. Detail.