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Grade I Collection (#4)

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: Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, Regents park was appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries

Background imageGrade I Collection: The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. The New Inn public house, hotel and restaurant, timber framed medieval courtyard, Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Feathers, Ludlow, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Feathers, Ludlow, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Feathers, Ludlow, Shropshire, 1936. The Feathers Hotel with half-timbered facade was built in 1619, with later Tudor additions and Jacobean finishing, a Grade I listed building

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Grade I listed, 16th century coaching inn, Charles Darwin caught the coach here to his voyage of discovery

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Bear and Billet, Chester, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Bear and Billet, Chester, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bear and Billet, Chester, 1936. The Bear and Billet, 17th-century Grade I listed timber-framed town house, built in 1664 for the Earls of Shrewsbury in Chester

Background imageGrade I Collection: The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. The George and Pilgrims Hotel dating to late 15th century, built for visitors to Glastonbury Abbey is Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. The Talbot Hotel, former 16th century coaching inn, known for association with King Charles I in 1645, Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: The George, Southwark, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The George, Southwark, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Southwark, London, 1936. The George Inn, a medieval public house on Borough High Street, visited by Charles Dickens. Grade I listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W

Background imageGrade I Collection: The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. The George Inn, built 14th or 15th century, Grade I listed. Used as headquarters during the Monmouth Rebellion

Background imageGrade I Collection: A Wet Day, Old Berwick Bridge, c1877-1906, (1906). Creator: Robert Buchan Nisbet

A Wet Day, Old Berwick Bridge, c1877-1906, (1906). Creator: Robert Buchan Nisbet
A Wet Day, Old Berwick Bridge, c1877-1906, (1906). Watercolour by Scottish artist Robert Buchan Nisbet (1857-1942).From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours"

Background imageGrade I Collection: No. 52. Stonyhurst College, 1923. Creator: Unknown

No. 52. Stonyhurst College, 1923. Creator: Unknown
No. 52. Stonyhurst College, 1923. Grade I listed Roman Catholic independent school, on the Stonyhurst Estate, Lancashire, England, founded in 1593 by Father Robert Persons

Background imageGrade I Collection: Nelsons Pillar, c1880. Creator: Unknown

Nelsons Pillar, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Nelsons Pillar, c1880. From " The Album of Great Yarmouth Views". [Charles, Reynolds & Co. London]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Interior of Drury Lane Theatre, 1795, (1948). Creator: Edward Dayes

Interior of Drury Lane Theatre, 1795, (1948). Creator: Edward Dayes
Interior of Drury Lane Theatre, 1795 (1948). Grade I listed building in Covent Garden, London, England. From " The British Theatre", by Bernard Miles. [Collins, London, 1948]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Ham House, Richmond, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ham House, Richmond, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The front facade of Ham House, a 17th century Grade I listed building, surrounded by a park and formal gardens and open to the public for visits, set back from the River Thames, Richmond, England

Background imageGrade I Collection: Conway Castle, North Wales, 1894. Creator: Unknown

Conway Castle, North Wales, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Conway Castle, North Wales, 1894. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Old Bridge at Croyland, Lincolnshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown

The Old Bridge at Croyland, Lincolnshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Old Bridge at Croyland, Lincolnshire, 1894. The Trinity Bridge in Crowland (or Croyland) is a unique three-sided bridge dating from the 14th century that crossed the confluence of three streams

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Town Hall, Birmingham, c1896. Artist: Harold Baker Ltd

The Town Hall, Birmingham, c1896. Artist: Harold Baker Ltd
The Town Hall, Birmingham, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Priory Church, Great Malvern, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Priory Church, Great Malvern, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Priory Church, Great Malvern, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Conway Castle and Bridges, c1896. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard

Conway Castle and Bridges, c1896. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard
Conway Castle and Bridges, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Stoneleigh Abbey, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Stoneleigh Abbey, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Stoneleigh Abbey, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. Artists: John Carr, Valentine & Sons

Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. Artists: John Carr, Valentine & Sons
Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Arundel Castle, c1896. Artist: J White

Arundel Castle, c1896. Artist: J White
Arundel Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. Artist: W & AH Fry

The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. Artist: W & AH Fry
The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Welbeck Abbey, c1896. Artist: GW Wilson and Company

Welbeck Abbey, c1896. Artist: GW Wilson and Company
Welbeck Abbey, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Blackpool, with its Eiffel Tower, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

Blackpool, with its Eiffel Tower, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Blackpool, with its Eiffel Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Tower Bridge, c1896. Artist: York & Son

The Tower Bridge, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Tower Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bamborough Castle, from the village, c1896

Bamborough Castle, from the village, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Goodwood House, Sussex, c1896

Goodwood House, Sussex, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Pembroke Castle, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Pembroke Castle, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Pembroke Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield, c1896. Artist: G & J Hall

St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield, c1896. Artist: G & J Hall
St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Old Bridge at Crowland, Lincolnshire, c1896. Artist: GW Wilson and Company

Old Bridge at Crowland, Lincolnshire, c1896. Artist: GW Wilson and Company
Old Bridge at Crowland, Lincolnshire, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle, c1896. Artist: M Aunty

Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle, c1896. Artist: M Aunty
Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Venetian Ambassadors Rom at Knole. The Bedstead Made for James I, The Chair

The Venetian Ambassadors Rom at Knole. The Bedstead Made for James I, The Chair and Stools of the Pediod of Charles II, All with Green Velvet Upholstery, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Kings Bedroom at Knole. Bedstead Made for James I, 1928

The Kings Bedroom at Knole. Bedstead Made for James I, 1928
The Kings Bedroom at Knole. With Bedstead Made for James I and Chair and Stools of a Later Period, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E

Background imageGrade I Collection: A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I, 1928

A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I, 1928
A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I by Mytens and the Chair in Which He Was Painted, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E

Background imageGrade I Collection: Holiday-Makers Go Aloft, c1935

Holiday-Makers Go Aloft, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Nave, Ripon Cathedral, 1904

The Nave, Ripon Cathedral, 1904. The cathedral has Grade I listed building status. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imageGrade I Collection: In the Cloister, 1895

In the Cloister, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageGrade I Collection: St. Georges Chapel from the River, 1895

St. Georges Chapel from the River, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Berwick Bridge, c1912, (c1915). Artist: David Young Cameron

Berwick Bridge, c1912, (c1915). Artist: David Young Cameron
Berwick Bridge, c1912, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Berwick - From Spittal, Showing Berwick Bridge, 1895

Berwick - From Spittal, Showing Berwick Bridge, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Apethorpe Hall, Northants - Mr. Leonard Brassey, 1910

Apethorpe Hall, Northants - Mr. Leonard Brassey, 1910. Apethorpe Palace formerly known as Apethorpe Hall, Apethorpe House or Apthorp Park, in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire

Background imageGrade I Collection: Sutton Place, Surrey - The Lord Northcliffe, 1910

Sutton Place, Surrey - The Lord Northcliffe, 1910. Sutton Place, near Guildford in Surrey is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house built c.1525 by Sir Richard Weston (d.1541), courtier of Henry VIII

Background imageGrade I Collection: Sherborne House, Gloucestershire - The Lord Sherborne, 1910

Sherborne House, Gloucestershire - The Lord Sherborne, 1910. Sherborne House is a large house in the village of Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England

Background imageGrade I Collection: Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire - The Earl Fitzwilliam, 1910

Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire - The Earl Fitzwilliam, 1910. Wentworth Woodhouse is a Grade I listed country house in the village of Wentworth, near Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England




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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.