Skylights Collection

Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock
5307860 Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, Middlesex)

The gallery, Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311758 The gallery, Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London (b / w photo)
7200918 Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London)

Old House (1536) in Brunswick, Germany
Old House (1536) in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. Date: circa 1900s

The Leviathan (engraving)
2771566 The Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

The Picture Gallery, Buckingham Palace (b&w photo)
XJF448240 The Picture Gallery, Buckingham Palace (b&w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo)
XIR179369 Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo) by Labrouste, Henri (1801-75); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Main concert hall of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Germany (b / w photo)
5216947 Main concert hall of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Opera Arcade (b / w photo)
3637430 Royal Opera Arcade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Opera Arcade)

Birds Eye View of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park
STC61549 Birds Eye View of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, Showing the Interior and the Exterior, pub. by A. Flude (print) by English School

USA, Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, The Great Hall, Ceiling and skylight detail

Young woman standing outside her home
A young woman (Gladys) standing outside her home - note the angled skylights allowing light to enter the cellar space. 1912

Golden Cathedral porthole arch, Neon Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA
Golden Cathedral porthole arch in Neon Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; Utah, United States of America

Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, 19th century
Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock

Cromford, Derbyshire, England, Low Angle View Of Building Interior And Skylight

Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Atrium of New West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs, Indiana, c
XOS862650 Atrium of New West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs, Indiana, c.1900-15 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Great Hall of Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The roof is supported on cast iron columns, and glazed skylights give even overhead light

Entrance Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Skylights: A Captivating Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where light dances with architectural marvels, as we embark on a captivating journey exploring the enchanting skylights that have graced various corners of the globe. From historic manors to grand palaces, from bustling city streets to serene countryside retreats, these they have not only illuminated spaces but also captured hearts. In Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, England's Lost Houses come alive in Giles Worsley's lens. The black and white photo transports us to an era long gone, showcasing the intricate beauty of this gallery bathed in ethereal natural light. Similarly, at Royal Opera Arcade in Pall Mall, London, another monochrome masterpiece reveals how skylights effortlessly infuse elegance into even the busiest urban landscapes. Venturing further across Europe brings us to Brunswick, Germany's Old House from 1536. Here stands a testament to time itself; its skylight casting gentle rays upon centuries-old walls steeped in history. Meanwhile, "The Leviathan, " an engraving that captures our imagination with its mythical allure and celestial illumination. As we cross continents and delve into royal residences like Buckingham Palace's Picture Gallery or Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra's main concert hall in Germany - both immortalized through timeless black and white photographs - we witness how skylights elevate artistry and create awe-inspiring atmospheres for cultural enrichment. But it is not just grandeur that defines skylights' charm; they can transform everyday life too. In Salle des Imprimes' interior from 1868 or Capitol Hill Library of Congress' Great Hall in Washington DC – both frozen moments captured by photography – these luminous openings bring warmth and inspiration to public spaces where knowledge thrives. Beyond public domains lie intimate scenes.