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

Crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1818. Artist: Frederick Nash
Crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1818. Workmen in the crypt of the church of St Mary-le-Bow, showing the vaulted ceiling. One man carries a basket

Interior of Temple Church during a service, City of London, 1860

Interior view looking west, Temple Church, City of London, 1843

Courtyard of the Royal Exchange, London, 1960. Traders and speculators in the courtyard of the Royal Exchange as it might have looked in the eighteenth century

Muqarnas (stalactite vault), Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir

Crypt, the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick, Warwickshire, 2010. St Marys Church was founded in 1123 by Roger de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Warwick

Monastery of Nostra Senyora de la Esperanca, Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain, 2008

Ringling Bros, worlds greatest shows Raschetta brothers, marvelous somersaulting vaulters, c. 1900. From a private collection

Avignon - Audience Hall, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Interior of Fort Nicholas, 1856. Artist: Edmund Walker
Interior of Fort Nicholas, 1856. The print shows an interior view of Fort of Saint Nicholas, held by Russians until 1853, when Turks stormed the enemy lines

The crypt of the Nunnery of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, c1819 (1906). Artist: William Capon
The crypt of the Nunnery of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, c1819 (1906). St Helens Bishopsgate is a large Anglican church and is the largest surviving parish church in the City of London

Crypt of St Johns Church, Clerkenwell, London 1878 (1906). St John Clerkenwell is a former parish church in Clerkenwell, London, now used as the chapel of the modern Order of St John

Eastern cloister of St Bartholomews Priory, West Smithfield, City of London, c1805 (1906). Artist: John Greig
Eastern cloister of St Bartholomews Priory, West Smithfield, City of London, c1805 (1906). The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great was originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123

South-west view of Gerrards Hall, London, c1834 (1906). Gerrards Hall was the residence of John de Gisors, Lord Mayor of London in 1245, 1246 and 1259. From Medieval London, Vol

Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, c1907. Artist: William Walcot
Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, c1907. he Henry VII Chapel was built in 1503 by Sir Reginald Bray. A fine example of Perpendicular architecture

The staircase of the Hotel de Bourgogne, Paris, 1882-1884. The Hotel de Bourgogne was the Paris residence of the Dukes of Burgundy until the 16th century

The Crypt Chapel, Westminster, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Ancient crypt, Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1816. Artist: JC Varrall
Ancient crypt, Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1816

Ancient crypt, Guildford, Surrey, 1785. Artist: Godfrey
Ancient crypt, Guildford, Surrey, 1785

Interior of Lincoln Cathedral, 1924-1926. Artist: FP Dickinson
Interior of Lincoln Cathedral, 1924-1926. In 1072 William the Conqueror ordered that a cathedral should be built at Lincoln. It was built by Bishop Remigius and was consecrated in 1092

Chantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. Artist: John Scandrett Harford
Chantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. The chapel is attached to the Church of St Mary, Warwick, and commemorates Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, who died in 1439

The Cellarium, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, c1920s. This room with its remarkable vaulted ceiling was where the 12th-century abbeys lay brothers ate, slept and socialised

Interior, Oxford University, c18th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Westminster Abbey from the altar, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Westminster Abbey from the altar, London, 19th century. View down the nave of the Gothic interior which dates from the 13th century

Marches Macerata Visso Santuario di Macereto, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior photos of temple and other buildings in the sanctuary complex

Lazio Viterbo Tarquinia Palazzo Vitelleschi Italy
Lazio Viterbo Tarquinia Palazzo Vitelleschi, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of Palazzo and museum as well as interior courtyard views

Lazio Frosinone Casamari Abbazia di Casamari, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, views, the exterior and its portico, portals and other walls

Chapel Henry VII Roof Fan Tracery Vaulting Frederick H
Chapel of Henry VII: Roof of Fan Tracery Vaulting; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); 1911; Platinum print; 21.7 x 18.7 cm (8 9, 16 x 7 3, 8 in.)

centering vaulting nave St. Peter Basilica Wolfgang Engelbert
The centering for vaulting the nave of St. Peters Basilica, Wolfgang Engelbert Graf von Auersperg collection of architectural prints, Sangallo, Antonio da, 1484-1546, Architectural print, 1561

The Spring Board. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut In Exercises In Leaping And Vaulting By A. Tuccaro

Somersaults. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut In Exercises In Leaping And Vaulting By A. Tuccaro

Fireplace in Town Hall, Courtrai, Belgium
Ornately carved stone fireplace, Aldermens Chamber, Town Hall, Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

St Marys Church, Urdimore
Interior view of arch and part of vaulted roof. Wall memorial to the left. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref.No. PH6080

St Georges Chapel Vault
The Royal Vault/mausoleum beneath St Georges Chapel, containing the remains of many generations of British Royalty

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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.