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Grade I Collection (#2)

Grade I refers to the highest level of architectural and historical significance that a building or structure can achieve in England

Background imageGrade I Collection: UK, England, East Yorkshire, Hull, Hessle, Humber Bridge over the Humber Estuary

UK, England, East Yorkshire, Hull, Hessle, Humber Bridge over the Humber Estuary

Background imageGrade I Collection: United Kingdom, England, Cheshire, Chester, Chester Rows, Three Old Arches built in

United Kingdom, England, Cheshire, Chester, Chester Rows, Three Old Arches built in 1274AD, Grade I listed building and considered to be the earliest shop front still surviving in England

Background imageGrade I Collection: Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Background imageGrade I Collection: Europe, England, London, Tower Bridge and City Hall

Europe, England, London, Tower Bridge and City Hall

Background imageGrade I Collection: England, North Yorkshire, Castle Howard

England, North Yorkshire, Castle Howard

Background imageGrade I Collection: A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1 Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageGrade I Collection: Carol Singing on Christmas Eve at Hampton Court Palace, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Carol Singing on Christmas Eve at Hampton Court Palace, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Carol Singing on Christmas Eve at Hampton Court Palace, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageGrade I Collection: The'Turner House'Art Gallery, Penarth, near Cardiff, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The"Turner House"Art Gallery, Penarth, near Cardiff, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The" Turner House" Art Gallery, Penarth, near Cardiff, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageGrade I Collection: Terrace at Wentworth Castle, November 1848. Creator: Elizabeth Murray

Terrace at Wentworth Castle, November 1848. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Terrace at Wentworth Castle, November 1848

Background imageGrade I Collection: Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageGrade I Collection: Episcopal Palace at St. Davids, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Episcopal Palace at St. Davids, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Background imageGrade I Collection: Study for Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Study for Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Guildhall, plate 25 from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

The Guildhall, plate 25 from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Old Rye House, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xiii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageGrade I Collection: Speke Hall, 1875. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Speke Hall, 1875. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Speke Hall, 1875

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Interior of the Great Hall, St Georges Hall, Liverpool, (pencil

The Interior of the Great Hall, St Georges Hall, Liverpool, (pencil
824113 The Interior of the Great Hall, St Georges Hall, Liverpool, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863); 27.7x61.6

Background imageGrade I Collection: Hadleigh Castle, 1828 to 1829. Creator: John Constable

Hadleigh Castle, 1828 to 1829. Creator: John Constable
Hadleigh Castle; Sketch of Hadleigh Castle; Verso: Study of Five Horned Cattle; Five Horned Cattle, 1828 to 1829

Background imageGrade I Collection: Hadleigh Castle, The Mouth of the Thames--Morning after a Stormy Night, 1829

Hadleigh Castle, The Mouth of the Thames--Morning after a Stormy Night, 1829
Hadleigh Castle, The Mouth of the Thames--Morning after a Stormy Night; Hadleigh Castle, 1829

Background imageGrade I Collection: Aston Hall From The Park, 1891. Creator: Charles Ashmore

Aston Hall From The Park, 1891. Creator: Charles Ashmore
Aston Hall From The Park, 1891

Background imageGrade I Collection: View Of The Long Gallery At Aston Hall, 1870-1880. Creator: Cecilia C Foster

View Of The Long Gallery At Aston Hall, 1870-1880. Creator: Cecilia C Foster
View Of The Long Gallery At Aston Hall, 1870-1880

Background imageGrade I Collection: The South East Prospect of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London (Overtons Prospects)

The South East Prospect of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London (Overtons Prospects), 1720-30

Background imageGrade I Collection: St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century

Background imageGrade I Collection: Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, London, 1795-1825

Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, London, 1795-1825. Attributed to Auguste Charles Pugin. Architecture designed by George Dance

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin

The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826

Background imageGrade I Collection: York Minster, York, England, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

York Minster, York, England, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
York Minster, York, England, c1930s. The western towers at Grade I listed York Minster were added between 1433 and 1472. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Background imageGrade I Collection: Conway Castle, a Strong and Noble Medieval Fortress, Conway, Wales, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

Conway Castle, a Strong and Noble Medieval Fortress, Conway, Wales, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Conway Castle, a Strong and Noble Medieval Fortress, Conway, Wales, c1930s. 1820s Grade I listed suspension Bridge by Thomas Telford to Conwy Castle built by Edward I from 1283-1289 on the River

Background imageGrade I Collection: Englands Royal Residence - Windsor Castle from the Thames, Windsor, England, c1930s

Englands Royal Residence - Windsor Castle from the Thames, Windsor, England, c1930s. Originally designed in 11th century to protect Norman dominance

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870

The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870. Exeter Guildhall on the high street in Exeter has an elaborate facade added in 1590s, the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870

The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870. Rochester Cathedral built by Gundulf from 1080, and later remodelled is a Grade I listed building

Background imageGrade I Collection: Sheffield Parish Church, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Sheffield Parish Church, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Sheffield Parish Church, 1898. Sheffield Cathedral is one of five Grade I listed buildings in the city. The north and south walls of the nave were rebuilt 1790-93 with major restoration by Flockton &

Background imageGrade I Collection: George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870

George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870. Built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey, designated as Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870

A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870. Construction of Chepstow Castle on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales began in 1067 under William FitzOsbern, the ruins are Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bamborough Castle, c1870

Bamborough Castle, c1870. In the 17th century, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating, it was restored by various owners during 18th and 19th centuries

Background imageGrade I Collection: Chester Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Chester Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Chester Cathedral, 1898. Grade I listed Medieval Church of England cathedral restored particularly by George Gilbert Scott during the 19th century. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Terrace, Haddon Hall, c1870

The Terrace, Haddon Hall, c1870. Garden terrace of Grade I listed English country house Haddon Hal in Derbyshire. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Background imageGrade I Collection: Whitby Abbey, c1870

Whitby Abbey, c1870. 7th-century Whitby Abbey, a centre of medieval Northumbria was confiscated by the crown under Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries 1536-1545

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Tomb of the Howards. - Arundel Church, c1870

The Tomb of the Howards. - Arundel Church, c1870. Fitzalan Chapel, a Grade I listed building in the grounds of Arundel Castle

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Kitchen, Leicesters Hospital, c1870

The Kitchen, Leicesters Hospital, c1870. Lord Leycesters Hospital, Warwick is Grade I listed and was founded in 1571 by Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester

Background imageGrade I Collection: Corfe Castle, c1870

Corfe Castle, c1870. Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset was built by William the Conqueror in 11th century and is protected as a Grade I listed building

Background imageGrade I Collection: Courtyard of Leicesters Hospital, c1870

Courtyard of Leicesters Hospital, c1870. Lord Leycesters Hospital, Warwick is Grade I listed and was founded in 1571 by Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester

Background imageGrade I Collection: Windsor Castle, c1870

Windsor Castle, c1870. Windsor Castle built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Chestnuts in Bushey Park, c1870

The Chestnuts in Bushey Park, c1870. Bushey is a Grade I listed Royal Park at Richmond upon Thames, England. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Background imageGrade I Collection: Cross at Carew, c1870

Cross at Carew, c1870. Carew Cross is an 11th-century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales believed to commemorate the brother of Hywel ab Edwin

Background imageGrade I Collection: Harlech Castle, c1870

Harlech Castle, c1870. Grade I-listed medieval fortification close to the Irish Sea by Edward I between 1282-1289, following the English Civil War, Parliament ordered its slighting

Background imageGrade I Collection: Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Grade I listed Caernarfon Castle on the Menai Strait dating from late 11th century was held by Royalists during the English Civil War

Background imageGrade I Collection: Glastonbury Abbey, c1870

Glastonbury Abbey, c1870. Glastonbury Abbey, rebuilt after fire in 1184 was by 14th century one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England, associated with the legend of King Arthur

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bodiam Castle, Sussex, c1870

Bodiam Castle, Sussex, c1870. 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, England built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a knight of Edward III

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Castle, from Bishopsgate, c1870

The Castle, from Bishopsgate, c1870. Windsor Castle built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol




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Grade I refers to the highest level of architectural and historical significance that a building or structure can achieve in England. It represents a rich tapestry of heritage, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and captivating stories from different eras. Take a step back in time to Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. With its origins shrouded in mystery by an unknown creator, this Grade I gem stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. Its imposing presence beckons visitors to explore its secrets. Journey further into history at Shobdon Court, Hereford - The Lord Bateman, 1910. This Grade I marvel transports you to an era of opulence and grandeur. Its stately elegance captivates all who wander through its hallowed halls. Nature's beauty unfolds at The Gardens of Stowe House, Bucks, c1785. Painted by Thomas Rowlandson, this Grade I masterpiece showcases meticulously manicured landscapes that have stood the test of time. A true feast for the eyes. Derbyshire's crown jewel awaits at Chatsworth House – a magnificent Grade I stately home steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Prepare to be enchanted as you delve into centuries-old tales within these hallowed walls. Venture northward to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire – an architectural marvel that has withstood the passage of time since it was built in Europe during England's storied past. This Grade I treasure is sure to transport you back through centuries of English heritage. The Palace of the Stuarts rises majestically amidst York's historic streetscape since 1881; its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring legacy worthy of admiration for generations yet unborn. Discover hidden gems like Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926—a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature’s wonders—showcasing how architecture can harmonize with its surroundings while standing tall as a proud Grade I structure.