Perpendicular Collection

Mount Suilven

Gothic Architecture (engraving)
3650034 Gothic Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic Architecture)

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

Sitka Spruce and Sword Ferns, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Boston, 1907. Artist
Boston, 1907. A view of St Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire

Lavenham Church
The church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Lavenham, Suffolk, England. A fine example of perpendicular architecture, it was built in the 15th and early 16th centuries. Date: early 1930s

The Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, England in the 19th century
3083164 The Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, England in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England)

Detail of the interior of Westminster Abbey, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by P
FLO4623022 Detail of the interior of Westminster Abbey, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Houses of Parliament, 1851. Creator: George Baxter
Houses of Parliament, 1851

South Side of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1815/20. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie
South Side of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1815/20

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

St Giles Cripplegate JLP01_08_068844
ST GILES CRIPPLEGATE, FORE STREET, City of London. An exterior view from the north-east of St Giles-without-Cripplegate, a medieval gothic church on the Barbican development site

York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
York Minster, 1898. Grade I listed York Minster constructed in Gothic style on Normal foundations under orders of Walter de Gray in 1215 with efforts at restoration from 1730s onwards

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, 1901. Public research university founded in 1853 with money donated by Sir Samuel Wilson. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Wakefield Cathedral a42_02156
Cathedral Church of All Saints, KIRKGATE, WAKEFIELD. An interior view of All Saints Cathedral, looking north-west across the nave from the south aisle

St Marys Nottingham OP06819
St Marys Church, High Pavement, Nottingham. View from the north-west dated 1860-1890. Albumen print from the Early Photographic Print Collection

Rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294227 Rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294220 Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245; statue of Robert Peel)

Malvern Abbey and Gate, Worcestershire, c. 1830 (w/c on paper)
495762 Malvern Abbey and Gate, Worcestershire, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29.9x42.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Dr King preaching at Old St Pauls before James I (1603-25) 1616 (oil on panel)
SOA235453 Dr King preaching at Old St Pauls before James I (1603-25) 1616 (oil on panel) by Gipkyn, John (fl.1594-1629); Society of Antiquaries of London

Old St Paul s, 1616 (oil on panel)
SOA235452 Old St Paul s, 1616 (oil on panel) by Gipkyn, John (fl.1594-1629); 113x87.6 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic Details (litho)
6006320 Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic Details (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic Details)

The Divinity School, Oxford (colour litho)
3093895 The Divinity School, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Divinity School, Oxford)

Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (Beyond the Tunnel) (b / w photo)
3092323 Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (Beyond the Tunnel) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (Beyond the Tunnel)

West End of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge
STC132774 West End of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge, engraved by Daniel Havell (1785-1826), pub. by R

St Andrews Church, Plymouth, Devon
St Andrews Church (Church of England, Minster Church), Plymouth, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

The Divinity School, Oxford: built between 1445 and 1454, illustration from A Students History of England by Samuel R
LLM438697 The Divinity School, Oxford: built between 1445 and 1454, illustration from A Students History of England by Samuel R

Interior of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences
STC133520 Interior of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785), pub

Detail of the interior of Westminster Abbey, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Perpendicular. 1901

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1900s

The Divinity School, Oxford (colour photo)
3627247 The Divinity School, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Divinity School, Oxford)

Devils Slide, Weber Canyon (b / w photo)
6018204 Devils Slide, Weber Canyon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devils Slide, Weber Canyon)

Interior View of Westminster Abbey Looking Towards the West Entrance
STC92136 Interior View of Westminster Abbey Looking Towards the West Entrance, plate 6 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub

Window depicting a view of the west facade of the chruch with reset figures of saints
720747 Window depicting a view of the west faAzade of the chruch with reset figures of saints and members of the angelic Hierarchy (stained glass) by English School

St Michaels Church, Coventry (photo)
727553 St Michaels Church, Coventry (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michaels Church, Coventry)

New College Oxford: Design for New Hall Roof, 1865 (pen and ink wash on paper)
NCO232979 New College Oxford: Design for New Hall Roof, 1865 (pen and ink wash on paper) by Scott, George Gilbert (1811-1878); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Croydon Church, as it Appeared After the Fire (woodcut)
CRD381698 Croydon Church, as it Appeared After the Fire (woodcut) by Anderson, John Corbet (1827-1907); 32.8x30.8 cm; Croydon Art Collection, Museum of Croydon, UK; (add.info.: Croydon Parish Church)

Window depicting the west window: Miscellaneous figures
720746 Window depicting the west window: Miscellaneous figures, mostly originally from the north aisle (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Great Malvern Priory, Worcestershire

The Choir, plate 7 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl
STC92137 The Choir, plate 7 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1811 (aquatint) by Mackenzie

View of the Choir from the South Aisle at Ely Cathedral (b / w photo)
STC223367 View of the Choir from the South Aisle at Ely Cathedral (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo)
JB24276 Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo) by English School, (15th century); Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, UK; eJohn Bethell; English, out of copyright

General view of Manchester Cathedral, Greater Manchester. June 1959

St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century

St Annes Church, Kew, 1897
The west front of the church of St Anne at Kew, pictured here in 1897. Built in 1714, in the last year of Queen Annes life, it was dedicated to her namesake St Anne in her honour. Date: 1897

St Mary Twickenham Church, 1897
The church of St Mary the Virgin at Twickenham, 1897. The 60 foot flint and stone medieval tower, built in the perpendicular style, can be seen here, along side the later neo-classical building

St Pauls chapter house
The chapter house of 1332 is believed by some to be the earliest use of Perpendicular Gothic in England, from a view by Hollar. Date: 19th century

The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870. South porch of Gloucester Cathedral, a Perpendicular Gothic entrance to the Norman nucleus rebuilt by Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester in 1058

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"Embracing the Perpendicular: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where lines converge, where architecture reaches new heights, and nature intertwines with human creation. From the majestic Mount Suilven to the intricate Norwich Cathedral Choir, we explore the beauty of perpendicularity in its various forms. In Washington's Olympic National Park, Sitka Spruce trees stand tall and proud, their trunks rising perpendicular to the forest floor. Sword Ferns dance beneath them, creating a harmonious symphony of verticality in nature's own masterpiece. Gothic Architecture takes center stage as we delve into an engraving that captures its essence. The soaring arches and towering spires epitomize the elegance design. In Boston's bustling streets of 1907, artists bring this architectural marvel to life on canvas, showcasing its timeless allure. Lavenham Church beckons us with its medieval charm. Its sturdy walls rise vertically towards the heavens while stained glass windows illuminate sacred spaces within. Rood screens at St Mary's Church in Worstead transport us back in time as black-and-white photographs capture their intricate details. Westminster Abbey opens its doors to reveal a sanctuary filled with history and grandeur. Black-and-white photos offer glimpses into this iconic space where perpendicular elements create an atmosphere of reverence and awe. As we step outside Westminster Abbey onto Westminster Bridge, Big Ben stands tall against London's skyline - a testament to man-made structures reaching for perfection even amidst modernity. And just beyond lies St Giles Cripplegate church - another example of how perpendicular design has stood strong throughout centuries. Join us on this journey through time and space as we celebrate all things "perpendicular. " From natural wonders like Mount Suilven to architectural masterpieces like Norwich Cathedral or Gothic engravings – let us embrace these vertical wonders that inspire our imagination and leave us in awe of their beauty.