Gothic Collection

Wells Cathedral / 1871
Wells Cathedral, Somerset

The Divine Comedy. Dante and Beatrix meeting in Paradise. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Leith Hill Tower, highest point in south east England, view sout on a summer morning, Surrey Hills, GreensandWay, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Film Poster for Freddie Francis Dr Terrors House of Horror (1964)
Peter Cushing Christopher Lee

Elsa Lanchester in James Whales Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Castle Coch (Castell Coch) (The Red Castle) in autumn, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Pipe Organ of St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
St Pauls Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.The cathedral was built in stages and is one of the City of Melbournes major landmarks

Norwich Cathedral / 1905
Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk

Gloucester Cathedral, city centre, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Whitby Abbey (Benedictine), in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Whitby Abbey N080818
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View from across the harbour

Rosslyn Chapel 1880S
Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian: visitors are being given a guided tour

Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Rhine Westphalia

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

Chain Bridge, River Danube and Hungarian Parliament at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

John Rylands Library BL15862
JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY, Deansgate, Manchester. Interior view, showing a staircase and architectural details as seen from a half-landing

Auckland Castle Deer House N060112
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE, Auckland Castle Deer Park, Durham. Exterior view. The Gothic Revival eyecatcher was built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham

Poster for Tod Brownings Dracula(1931)
Bela Lugosi " The Vampire Bat That Lives On Human Blood"

Lon Chaney in Rupert Julians The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Lon Chaney in The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Boris Karloff in James Whales Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Boris Karloff in Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

St Pancras Station, London
General view of the exterior of St Pancras Station, facing Euston Road, Central London

Whitby Abbey J850257
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Atmospheric silhouette of the ruins on a full moonlit night

Poster for James Whales Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
" Warning! The Monster Demands a Mate!" Boris Karloff

St. Pancras Hotel staircase a062211
ST PANCRAS HOTEL, London. Interior of the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras looking up towards the stone vaulted ceiling above the grand staircase. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972

Elsa Lanchester in James Whales Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Whitby Abbey at night N070034
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. A floodlit view of the abbey at night with reflection in the water

York Minster K011134
YORK MINSTER. North Yorkshire. A view from the south west along the city walls near Station Road

The Redeemer. Miniature from Liber Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, c. 1175. Found in the Collection of Eibingen Abbey

Golden Saint Barbara Icon Basilica Saint Michael Monastery Cathedral Kiev Ukraine
Saint Barbara, Saint Michael Cathedral, Kiev, Ukraine. Saint Michaels is a functioning Greek Orthodox Monastery in Kiev

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominates the city at twilight

Papal Palace, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

Lincoln Cathedral / Snow
Lincoln Cathedral in the snow

Lincoln Cathedral 1924
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire

Effects of Good Government in the city (Cycle of frescoes The Allegory of the Good and Bad Government), 1338-1339. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia, Siena

Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Beware of the Dragon
Daniel Springgay

St. Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Rievaulx Abbey K100008
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View down onto the abbey, seen from Rievaulx Terrace

Whitby Abbey J850254
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Exterior view at sunset

Roche Abbey J890254
ROCHE ABBEY, Maltby, South Yorkshire. Pulpitum, quire & transepts

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds. Grand Theatre

Church of Our Lady before TÛn
TÛn Church, is an imposing structure that looms over the Old Town Square of Prague. An example of Gothic architecture at its best, TÛn Church is almost 600 years old

amiens cathedral, attraction, basilique cathedrale notre-dame d amiens, catholic
Gothic Amiens Cathedral, Notre Dame d Amiens, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, France, Europe

Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds, West Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (Cistercian), near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Bolton Priory, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Bolton Priory (Augustinian), in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Wallingford Screen, St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire
View of the 15th century Wallingford Screen (high altar) in St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire. The statues were destroyed during the Dissolution, but were replaced in the 19th century

Rievaulx Abbey DP169301
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Church, North and South Transepts showing Nave in centre with Gallillee Porch in foreground, view from west

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Gothic: From Medieval Tales to Haunting Landscapes" Immerse yourself in the captivating realm as we embark on a journey through time and space. Step into the pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, where William McLaren's vivid illustrations bring this medieval tale to life with its dark undertones and mysterious allure. As autumn paints Castle Coch (Castell Coch) in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Wales, its red walls stand as a testament to gothic architecture's grandeur. The eerie atmosphere evokes thoughts of Elsa Lanchester's haunting portrayal in James Whales' Bride of Frankenstein (1935), leaving an indelible mark on cinematic history. Freddie Francis' Dr Terrors House of Horror (1964) film poster beckons us further into this enigmatic world. With its macabre imagery and chilling narratives, it encapsulates the essence storytelling that has captivated audiences for generations. The haunting melodies emanating from St Pauls Cathedral's pipe organ in Melbourne, Australia transport us deeper into gothic realms. Its majestic sound resonates within our souls, echoing tales whispered throughout history. Crossing Chain Bridge at dusk along the River Danube reveals Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with architectural marvels like Hungarian Parliament. These imposing structures mirror Rosslyn Chapel's intricate carvings from 1880S Scotland or Mexico's La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominating San Miguel de Allende; all embodying gothic aesthetics across continents. Boris Karloff immortalizes James Whales' Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with his iconic portrayal that continues to send shivers down our spines. His presence reminds us how classic horror films have embraced gothic elements to create timeless masterpieces. Cologne Cathedral stands tall amidst Cologne, Germany—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—its Gothic spires reaching towards the heavens.