Vaulting Collection (page 14)

France, Southern France, Vaucluse, Provence, Avignon, views in and round the Papal (Pope s) Palace. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Assembly Hall - Westminster City School - Gym Lesson
Assembly Hall - Westminster City School - Converted for a Gym Lesson. Located at 55 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HJ. Date: 1910s

Palace of Knossos, artwork. Knossos, a large Bronze Age archaeological site on the Greek island of Crete, was the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization

Monastery of the Hieronymites, interior
Interior of the Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, Portugal, showing the nave and ribbed vaulted ceiling. Mostly built in the early 16th century in the Manueline-style (Portuguese late-Gothic)

NFS fitness demonstration, Regional HQ. Lambeth, WW2
Firefighters of the newly formed National Fire Service (London Region) put on a physical fitness demonstration at a review of the fire service in Lambeths drill yard at the Headquarters of the London

Europe, Spain, Granada. This arch is an example of honeycomb vaulting as seen in the Court of the Lions, Alhambra Palace, a World Heritage Site, Granada, Spain

A victorious young lady
Every Time we win - A lady runs through a series of scenes where she is the ultimate victor of the situation. From the left, she assists with a kiss to the head (" Damn, I have a crush)

Stock Exchange Notes (2 / 4) - Bull Market
Stock Exchange Notes - Unexpected Bull movements created great excitement! 1903

Bath Abbey Choir
The Choir and East Window of Bath Abbey, Somerset, England. The beautiful fan vaulting of the Choir roof is original 16th century. Date: 12th century

Paris / Notre Dame C1835
Notre Dame de Paris, interior view, with worshippers Date: circa 1835

Tower ceiling, St Davids Cathedral, South Wales
View of the ornately decorated tower ceiling above the choir, St Davids Cathedral, St David s, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Interior, St Martins Church, Landshut, Bavaria, Germany
Gothic interior of the medieval St Martins Church in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Building began in 1389 and took over 100 years -- the tower alone took 55 years to build

An Elizabethan Hall
Grand ladies and gentlemen converse inside an Elizabethan hall with a magnificent hammer-beam roof

Ridinger Haute Ecole 3
Haute Ecole : Training a horse to the Vaulting Trot with a sandbag to simulate weight of rider

Fonthill / Rutter 1823
Fonthill House, Wiltshire: interior of St Michaels Gallery, looking across the octagon into King Edwards Gallery

Roman central baths strigilate barrel vault, Herculaneum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Interior of St. Vituss Cathedral with archs and vaulting in Choir, Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Vaulting in the crossing roof with strainer arches, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Vaulting in the roof, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior of cloisters and monks lavatorium with fan vaulting, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Spectacular carved stonework, Rosslyn chapel, Rosslin, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Church vaults, typical Manueline architecture, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Monastery of the Hieronymites), dating from the 16th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Interior and ceiling view, Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Brussels / Cathedral C1900
Brussels: inside the Cathedral

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"Vaulting: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of vaulting, where history, artistry, and athleticism converge. From the medieval tales of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the grandeur of Gloucester Cathedral's fan vaulting, this captivating form of movement has left its mark across Europe. In Leeds Grand Theatre, witness the grace and precision as performers soar through the air with breathtaking ease. The interior of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall transports you to Scotland's enchanting Orkney Islands, where Thomas Kent's masterful work showcases intricate vaulted ceilings that seem to touch the heavens. Elizabeth Hotchkin's exploration takes us underground to Bournville, Birmingham - a labyrinthine network of mysterious vaults waiting to be discovered. Meanwhile, G Jefferson reminds us that even Olympic athletes stumble at times; his failed attempt at pole vaulting serves as a testament to both determination and human fallibility. Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian beckons with its enigmatic allure. Here, amidst ancient stone carvings and hidden symbolism lies an ethereal beauty captured by skilled photographers who have immortalized these moments for generations. Venturing further south brings us face-to-face with Spain's vibrant culture as matadors gracefully leap over obstacles during their daring performances - a true display of strength combined with artistic flair. But it is not only within historic buildings or arenas that we find evidence of this mesmerizing art form. Brighton Aquarium offers an unexpected twist on traditional vaulting settings; here fish glide effortlessly through water-filled spaces reminiscent of underwater arches. The Renaissance Indoor Staircase invites us into opulent palaces adorned with oil paintings depicting elegant figures ascending majestic staircases - each step a testament to architectural ingenuity and aesthetic refinement. Finally, Portslade Industrial School reveals how physical education embraced this discipline long ago; young students honed their skills within gymnasiums designed specifically for practicing vaulting techniques.