Vaulting Collection (page 5)

View of the interior of the Lower Church (b / w photo)
ALI266911 View of the interior of the Lower Church (b/w photo) by Italian School, (13th century); Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi

Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w / c on paper)
GHL266304 Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives

Interior view, towards the east, of Johanneskirche, Utrecht
XKH145201 Interior view, towards the east, of Johanneskirche, Utrecht, 15th September 1636 (pen over pencil and watercolour on paper) by Saenredam

Interior of a Bath (gouache on paper)
SJS150974 Interior of a Bath (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 47x36.8 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; French

View of the crypt (photo)
XIR162682 View of the crypt (photo) by French School, (11th century); Dijon Cathedral, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

The Cabinet, engraved by T. Morris, from Description of Strawberry Hill
STC156064 The Cabinet, engraved by T. Morris, from Description of Strawberry Hill by Horace Walton, 1784 (engraving) by English School

A Staircase, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by W. J
STC133523 A Staircase, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by W. J. Bennett, pub. by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843), 1818 (aquatint) by Wild

Interior view of the nave, 1291-c. 1345 (photo)
MAE170587 Interior view of the nave, 1291-c.1345 (photo) by English School; York Minster, Yorkshire, UK; ePaul Maeyaert; English, out of copyright

View of the nave, begun 1194 (photo)
MAE170059 View of the nave, begun 1194 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Interior view of the church, founded in 1150 (photo)
MAE177361 Interior view of the church, founded in 1150 (photo) by Spanish School; Monasterio de la Oliva, near Carcastillo, Navarra

View of the interior (photo)
MAE176982 View of the interior (photo) by Spanish School; Jaca Cathedral, Jaca, Aragon, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Interior view of the nave, begun 1298 (photo)
MAE175202 Interior view of the nave, begun 1298 (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Barcelona Cathedral, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Interior view (photo)
MAE174401 Interior view (photo) by Spanish School, (16th century); Catedral Nueva, Salamanca, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Lincoln Cathedral choir, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)
5848225 Lincoln Cathedral choir, c.1900 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Crypt of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996831 Crypt of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (aquatint)
983934 Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (aquatint) by Stadler, Joseph Constantine (fl.1780-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey)

At the Irish Exhibition (engraving)
1041467 At the Irish Exhibition (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Irish Exhibition)

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The Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik
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Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey (Liber Studiorum, part VIII, plate 39), February 11, 1812

Interior View of Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle during the Annual Fair, 1607. 1607
Interior View of Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle during the Annual Fair, 1607

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Ireland, Dublin, Dublin Castle, former centre of British rule in Ireland, The Chapel Royal

Decoration in St Nicholas Church, Jüterbog, Brandenburg, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Decoration in St Nicholas Church, Juterbog, Brandenburg, Germany, (1928). About 1500...Wall and cross-vault painting in the S. sacristy of St

Cloisters, Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Cloisters, Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Heiligenkreuz Abbey (Abbey of the Holy Cross), founded in 1133, is the oldest continuously occupied Cistercian monastery in the world

Crypt of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Crypt of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, late 19th century. The crypt, constructed in 1172-1173, is the largest cathedral crypt (63.4 metres long) in Britain or Ireland

The Mocking of Christ, mural from the crypt (fresco)
XIR343439 The Mocking of Christ, mural from the crypt (fresco) by Flemish School; St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish, out of copyright

The Western Towers and Cloisters of Westminster Abbey, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Western Towers and Cloisters of Westminster Abbey, (1881). Two views of the abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, where the coronations and weddings of first English

Westminster Abbey: Interior of the Choir, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Westminster Abbey: Interior of the Choir, (1881). Abbey church in the City of Westminster, London. The church was begun by Henry III in 1245

Beverley Minster, Eastern Transept, early 19th century. Artist: John Coney
Beverley Minster, Eastern Transept, early 19th century. The church of Beverley Minster in the East Riding of Yorkshire dates from the mid 13th century

View of the courtyard in the Royal Exchange with merchants and brokers, City of London, 1788

Crypt under the Church of St James in the Wall, Wood Street Square, City of London, 1855

Crypt under the Chapel of the Clothworkers Almshouses, Monkwell Street, City of London, c1825

Remains of the Church of St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1815

Vignettes of the remains of the Church of St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1819. With details and ground plan

St Helens crypt, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1817. Artist: William Wise
St Helens crypt, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1817. With five details in the lower section of the print

Vaults beneath Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helens, City of London, 1799. Artist
Vaults beneath Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helen s, City of London, 1799. Four views of the vaults before they were demolished in 1799

Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helens, City of London, 1871
Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helen s, City of London, 1871. The Leathersellers Hall had occupied the site of the dissolved St Helens Priory

Remains of the Manor of the Rose, Laurence Pountney Hill, City of London, 1820. Artist
Remains of the Manor of the Rose, Laurence Pountney Hill, City of London, 1820. The Manor of the Rose was the name given to a substantial residence in the parish of St Laurence Pountney

The Guildhall Crypt on the occasion of a state visit by Queen Victoria, City of London, 1851. View showing Beefeaters, waiting staff carrying platters of food and figures in suits of armour

Guildhall Crypt, City of London, 1820. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Guildhall Crypt, City of London, 1820. Details of capitals, bosses and springing of the vaulting ribs in the Guildhall Crypt

Interior of Austin Friars, City of London, c1865
Interior view of Austin Friars, looking east, City of London, c1865

St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1816. Artist: William Wise
St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1816. Interior view of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street, including an illustration of the groined arches and a street plan

Sectional views of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street, London, c1830(?). Artist
Sectional views of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street, London, c1830(?)

St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, c1820(?). Artist: George Shepherd
St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, c1820(?). Interior view of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street, showing two figures

Plan of vaulting in St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1784. Artist: John Carter
Plan of vaulting in St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1784. Plan of vaulting in St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street

St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1789. Interior view of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street

St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, c1800. Artist: Mary Anne Hedger
St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, c1800. Interior view of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street

St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1805. Artist: Samuel Owen
St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate, London, 1805. Interior view of St Michaels Crypt, Aldgate Street

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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.