This is another of the small series of oil paintings in the general area of Drury Lane and Castle Square. It was Peter’s fascination with  collection of different roof shapes that attracted him to paint this scene, at the northern end of Drury Lane. The top of the cathedral towers, in the background, added the finishing touch to the vaiety of roofs.

The Wig & Mitre is well established, but the present location is relatvely new, as it recently moved up the hill by a short distance. It is probably better known from the other side of the building, facing on to Steep Hill, which runs parallel with Drury Lane.

The shadow on the white builing, on the left of the painting, is from another interesting building in this part of the city, which may be included in the next series of small paintings of this area.