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Architecture Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Magnificence of Architecture

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Gateway with sheep OP28723

Gateway with sheep OP28723
Abbey Gate, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. West view of the Abbey Gateway, showing sheep on the street in the foreground withmen and women standing back

Background imageArchitecture Collection: British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_015

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_015
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. Looking along the gallery beside the ballroom at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Australian Parliament House, Canberra, Australia

Australian Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
The Parliament House in Canberra, Australia

Background imageArchitecture Collection: New Union Street DP164729

New Union Street DP164729
New Union Street, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the north west of shops and offices

Background imageArchitecture Collection: 30 Cannon Street DP161924

30 Cannon Street DP161924
30 Cannon Street, City of London. General view of 30 Cannon Street, view from north east

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Post War Buildings Kettles Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Post War Buildings Kettles Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Interior view of gallery extension designed by Leslie Martin

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Apollo Pavilion DP099463

Apollo Pavilion DP099463
Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, County Durham. General view of Apollo Pavilion by Victor Passmore, 1969

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Park Hill Sheffield DP030884

Park Hill Sheffield DP030884
Park Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Constructed 1957-60. Exterior, general view of the estate

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Birmingham Central Library DP137657

Birmingham Central Library DP137657
Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of library (now demolished), from the north pediment of the Town Hall

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Scammonden Reservoir DP138288

Scammonden Reservoir DP138288
Scammonden Resevoir, West Yorkshire. General view showing the resevoir and its dam carrying the M62

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Cross section of the Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute in Venice

Cross section of the Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute in Venice
VENICE: LA SALUTE. Cross section of the Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute in Venice, Italy, designed by Baldassare Longhena, 17th century

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Plan by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who restored the cathdedral in the mid-19th century

Plan by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who restored the cathdedral in the mid-19th century
PARIS: NOTRE DAME. Plan by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who restored the cathdedral in the mid-19th century, showing how the church might have looked with the spires originally intended to crown the towers

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Melbourne city skyline and the Yarra River

Melbourne city skyline and the Yarra River
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne. Skyline includes Flinders Street Station and Rialto Towers

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Exterior view of the Roundhouse performing arts and concert venue situated at the Grade

Exterior view of the Roundhouse performing arts and concert venue situated at the Grade II listed former railway engine shed in Chalk Farm, London. January 1968

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageArchitecture Collection: This old corner cafe in Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, is still open for business

This old corner cafe in Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, is still open for business, but behind it, 1971 is on the march and soon the little cafe will be swallowed up. 4th March 1971

Background imageArchitecture Collection: George Henry Lees building in Church Street. Marks

George Henry Lees building in Church Street. Marks and Spencer is occupying the next block. Church Street is one of Liverpools shopping areas. Church Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. 30th October 1989

Background imageArchitecture Collection: The Vestry pub in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 19th December 1973

The Vestry pub in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 19th December 1973

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Parisians climb the steps near Montmartre in Paris, 1951

Parisians climb the steps near Montmartre in Paris, 1951

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Views of the construction of The Humber Bridge at Hull. 27th August 1980

Views of the construction of The Humber Bridge at Hull. 27th August 1980

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Milton Lockhart February 1943 Bridge and entrance River Clyde between Hamilton

Milton Lockhart February 1943 Bridge and entrance River Clyde between Hamilton and Lanark

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Camden High Street 1969

Camden High Street 1969

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Battersea Power Station generating hall turbines in 1948

Battersea Power Station generating hall turbines in 1948

Background imageArchitecture Collection: The Belfry Tower and the Cloth Hall in the Market Square, Bruges, Belgium

The Belfry Tower and the Cloth Hall in the Market Square, Bruges, Belgium

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Entrance Hall, Sheffield Town Hall BL13722

Entrance Hall, Sheffield Town Hall BL13722
Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Interior of Sheffield Town Hall showing the entrance hall and grand staircase. The town hall was designed by E. W. Mountford

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Pentire Hotel, East Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1928

Pentire Hotel, East Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1928
A view of the Pentire Hotel being built and nearing completion but still with scaffolding. A mother with her children, one in a pram, are in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Pentonville Road 1953

Pentonville Road 1953
London Pentonville Road, looking towards St Pancras 1953

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917 / 1918

Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917 / 1918
A view of Colchester Villas, from the front, with a lady and gentleman standing in the doorway

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970

Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970
A view of Newton Ferrers House in St Mellion. The current house, with Italianate terraces, was built for the Coryton family in the late 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Almshouses, St Germans, Cornwall. 1914

Almshouses, St Germans, Cornwall. 1914
Sir William Moyles 16th century almshouses were converted into 4 dwellings during the 20th century and designated as a Grade II listed building in 1951. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Cottages on West Looe Hill, West Looe, Cornwall. 1961

Cottages on West Looe Hill, West Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A view of cottages on West Looe Hill including properties called (in 2017) Ifor, Cauldron Cottage, Trevale, Mornessa, The Binnacle, Compass Cottage, Gulls Cottage, Chy-An-Nor and Fiddlers Elbow

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP158137

Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP158137
Roger Stevens Building, Chancellors Square, Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire. General view of the west elevation

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Stones from Fenton Berran now at Chyverton Manor

Stones from Fenton Berran now at Chyverton Manor
Stones from Fenton Berran (Perran Well) now at Chyverton Manor. The well was situated at the bottom of Church Hill, Perranwell, Goonhavern, until road works destroyed the site

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Sainsbury Wing DP183694

Sainsbury Wing DP183694
Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Greater London

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Rotherhithe docks

Rotherhithe docks
Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, London 1929

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958

Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958
View of the exterior wall and gateway with pinnacles at Aldercombe Barton, a Grade II listed 16th century manor house

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Causilgey Farm House, Tregavethan, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Causilgey Farm House, Tregavethan, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the exterior of Causilgey, in the Manor of Tregavethan, known later as Causilgey Manor. Confusingly, the house has also been referred to as Tregavethan Manor House in 1911 Census data

Background imageArchitecture Collection: New Years Eve in Piccadilly Circus, London in 1956

New Years Eve in Piccadilly Circus, London in 1956

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Higher Denzell Farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 16th July 1926

Higher Denzell Farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 16th July 1926
A general view of Higher Denzell farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Embassy in Bonn P_D00149_003

Embassy in Bonn P_D00149_003
British Embassy Offices, Bonn, West Germany. Photographed in 1953

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Crowsteps BL30421_004

Crowsteps BL30421_004
Crowsteps, Tydehams, Newbury, West Berkshire. Crowsteps from the south. Photographed in 1929 by Henry Bedford Lemere

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Humber Bridge DP174534

Humber Bridge DP174534
HUMBER BRIDGE, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire. General view of the suspension bridge from south east

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Harleyford Manor, Great Marlow MD63_00470

Harleyford Manor, Great Marlow MD63_00470
Harleyford Manor, Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire. North entrance front. National Buildings Record (NBR). Measured drawing by W. G. Prosser, 1962. Architect: Sir Robert Taylor. Building completed 1755

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Houghton House N060175

Houghton House N060175
HOUGHTON HOUSE, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Cutaway reconstruction drawing by Stephen Conlin of the house as it may have appeared in 1767

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Wharram Percy Medieval Village J050132

Wharram Percy Medieval Village J050132
WHARRAM PERCY MEDIEVAL VILLAGE, North Yorkshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by Stephen Conlin of the South Manor in the early 13th century

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Sunrise at the Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Sunrise at the Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete

Background imageArchitecture Collection: The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881. The church was built between 1883 and 1907

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Outback ruins

Outback ruins
Old ruined house near Silverton, Outback NSW, Australia

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Norah head lighthouse

Norah head lighthouse, Central Coast NSW Australia

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Sherborne in 1939 BB056813

Sherborne in 1939 BB056813
Garage, South Street, Sherborne, Dorset. Sheppards Garage apparently had both Shell and Esso petrol pumps. The garage has since been converted to houses. Photographed in May 1939

Background imageArchitecture Collection: British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_038

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_038
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. The library at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Heygate Estate 27535_006

Heygate Estate 27535_006
Heygate Estate, Heygate Street, Elephant & Castle, London. Designed by Tim Tinker in a neo-brutalist style, the estate was completed in 1974

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Tewkesbury Abbey 27449_020

Tewkesbury Abbey 27449_020
St Marys Abbey Church, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. With its large Romanesque tower, this is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Twin towers EAW352785

Twin towers EAW352785
Wembley Stadium, London. The famous Twin Towers photographed in April 1978. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Temple of the Four Winds 28331_042

Temple of the Four Winds 28331_042
Temple of the Four Winds, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire. One of the key garden buildings in Sir John Vanbrughs designed landscape

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Crystal Palace EPR003819

Crystal Palace EPR003819
Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London. A catastrophic fire destroyed most of the building in November 1936. Brunels water towers were still standing until they were demolished during the Second World War

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Christ Church, Cheylesmore DP173112

Christ Church, Cheylesmore DP173112
Christ Church, Frankpledge Road, Cheylesmore, Coventry, West Midlands. Interior, general view of nave

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Coventry Cathedral DP164704

Coventry Cathedral DP164704
St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, roof detail of the new Cathedral by Basil Spence from the south

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Gateway Bridge at Dawn, Brisbane, Australia

Gateway Bridge at Dawn, Brisbane, Australia
The Gateway Bridge, in the capital city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the most easterly crossing of the Brisbane River, situated close to where the river empties out into Moreton Bay

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Farnley Hey DP137988

Farnley Hey DP137988
Farnley Hey, Farnley Tyas, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. 1954-5 by Peter Womersley. General view of double height living room. NHLE 1375671

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Cummins Engine Factory DP100836

Cummins Engine Factory DP100836
Cummins Engine Factory, Yarm Road, Darlington, County Durham. Constructed 1964-5. Designed by Kevin Roche, John Dinkerloo and Associates. General view of front elevation in Cor Ten steel

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Royal College of Physicians DP099286

Royal College of Physicians DP099286
The Royal College of Physicians, St Andrews Place, Regents Park, Camden, Greater London. 1960-64, extended 1995-6 by Denys Lasdun and Partners. Interior of foyer, showing stair

Background imageArchitecture Collection: British Gas Research Station FF003555

British Gas Research Station FF003555
British Gas Research Station, Station Road, Killingworth, North Tyneside. Exterior view from the north-east. Photographed in 2003

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Hillingdon a068672

Hillingdon a068672
Hillingdon, London. A newly built block of flats constructed in the brutalist style on an estate at Field End Road. Photographed by John Gay 1968-75

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Point Royal DP137908

Point Royal DP137908
Point Royal, Rectory Lane, Easthampstead, Bracknell, Berkshire. General view of tower block built 1961-64, Listed Grade II (NHLE 1390361). Designed by Philip Dowson and Derek Sugden of Arup Associates

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Scargill Chapel DP138879

Scargill Chapel DP138879
Kettlewell, North Yorkshire. General view of the exterior of Scargill Chapel

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Elephant house DP138751

Elephant house DP138751
Regents Park, London. General view of former elephant house at London Zoo

Background imageArchitecture Collection: An aerial view of Plaistow showing rows of streets of terraced housing, London, England

An aerial view of Plaistow showing rows of streets of terraced housing, London, England. 1950 s

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy

Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy
VENICE: SAINT MARK S. Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Storm season Brisbane

Storm season Brisbane
Volatile weather after a long dry spell

Background imageArchitecture Collection: The Australian Club

The Australian Club
A hansom cab speeds past the Australian Club in Bent Street Sydney, Australia, 1880. The club is the oldest institution of its kind in Sydney. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Construction of St Pancras Station, London, c 1867

Construction of St Pancras Station, London, c 1867
Travelling Gantry and First Girder of Midland Station St Pancras. This station was completed in 1868, as the London terminus for the Midland Railway. The station was designed by William Barlow

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France

Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France
STONE CHRIST IN MAJESTY. Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France

Background imageArchitecture Collection: ANTI-VACCINATION RIOT, 1885. After a devastating smallpox epidemic

ANTI-VACCINATION RIOT, 1885. After a devastating smallpox epidemic, French-Canadian adversaries of vaccination attack City Hall in Montreal, Canada, 1885

Background imageArchitecture Collection: PISSARRO: THEATRE FRANCAIS. Place du Theatre Francais: Rain Effect

PISSARRO: THEATRE FRANCAIS. Place du Theatre Francais: Rain Effect. Oil on canvas by Camille Pissarro, 1898

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Spain, Barcelona, The W Hotel

Spain, Barcelona, The W Hotel
1431-202515-01

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, 11th September 1973

Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, 11th September 1973

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Orderly rows of buildings in the new development in Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry

Orderly rows of buildings in the new development in Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry. 29th January 1971

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Spon End, Coventry. 5th June 1974

Spon End, Coventry. 5th June 1974

Background imageArchitecture Collection: Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, where shoppers walk in the shelter of canopies

Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, where shoppers walk in the shelter of canopies. No cars are allowed in the area. The centre is still under construction




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"Exploring the Magnificence of Architecture: From Renaissance Masterpieces to Modern Marvels" Step into the world of architectural wonders as we delve into a cross-section of Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy. This contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli unveils the intricate details and structural brilliance that have stood the test of time. Traveling across continents, our journey takes us to New York City in 1905, where Edward Steichen captures an iconic image of the Flatiron Building. Its triangular shape and Beaux-Arts style epitomize early skyscraper architecture, leaving a lasting impression on Manhattan's skyline. Venturing further back in time, Canaletto's masterpiece "Thames" transports us to 18th-century London. Through his meticulous brushstrokes, we witness grandeur along the riverbanks - elegant bridges and majestic buildings that define an era. From historical landmarks to modernist experiments, Trellick Tower stands tall as a symbol of Brutalist architecture. DP101891 showcases its imposing presence amidst London's urban landscape while challenging conventional notions of residential design. Nunney Castle N061017 invites us to explore medieval fortifications with its well-preserved ruins nestled within picturesque English countryside. The castle whispers tales from centuries past and serves as a reminder of architectural heritage. Embarking on an exotic escapade, Angkor Wat Temple reflects its splendor upon serene waters in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This reflection captivates our imagination and highlights both cultural significance and architectural mastery. Closer to home but no less impressive is Preston Bus Station DP143109 - an emblematic example of Brutalist bus station design located in Lancashire, England. Its bold concrete façade challenges traditional perceptions while providing functional spaces for commuters.

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