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Grade I Collection (#7)

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: The Albert Chapel, 1895

The Albert Chapel, 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: Fetter-Lock, or Horse-Shoe, Cloister, 1895

Fetter-Lock, or Horse-Shoe, 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: Choir Stalls and Royal Closet, St. Georges Chapel, 1895

Choir Stalls and Royal Closet, St. Georges Chapel, 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: The Choir, Looking East, 1895

St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking East, 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: The Hastings Chantry, 1895

The Hastings Chantry, 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: Oliver Kings Chantry, 1895

Oliver Kings Chantry, 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: The Choir, Looking West, 1895

St. Georges Chapel: The Choir, Looking West, 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, 1895

St. Georges Chapel, 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. Johns Bridge of Sighs, 1923

St. Johns Bridge of Sighs, 1923. St. Johns Bridge of Sighs, in Cambridge. The bridge was built in 1831 an imitation of the Bridge of Sighs in Venice by the architect Henry Hutchinson

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bristol Cathedral, c1940s

Bristol Cathedral, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton

The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Guildhall, 1929

The Guildhall, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Palace Gateway, Cawood, Near York, 1903

Palace Gateway, Cawood, Near York, 1903. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard

Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard
Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289

Background imageGrade I Collection: Blackwell Hall, 1886

Blackwell Hall, 1886. Lithographic print, W.Griggs Photo Litho Peckham London. From the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

Background imageGrade I Collection: West View of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, 1886

West View of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, 1886. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

Background imageGrade I Collection: College Library: The Central Portion, 1926

College Library: The Central Portion, 1926. College Library is a rare book and manuscript library of international importance

Background imageGrade I Collection: Painted Screen, St. Georges Chapel, c1845, (1864)

Painted Screen, St. Georges Chapel, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland - The Lord Armstrong, 1910

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland - The Lord Armstrong, 1910. Bamburgh Castle, on the coast at Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, is a Grade I listed building

Background imageGrade I Collection: Thirlwall Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Thirlwall Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Thirlwall Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Remains of Morpeth Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Remains of Morpeth Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Remains of Morpeth Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Mitford Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Mitford Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Mitford Castle, Northumberland. Pl. 2, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Naworth Castle, Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Naworth Castle, Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Naworth Castle, Cumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Bamborough Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Bamborough Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Bamborough Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Clarence House, c1902

Clarence House, c1902

Background imageGrade I Collection: Naworth Castle, c1826. Artist: John Constable

Naworth Castle, c1826. Artist: John Constable
Naworth Castle, c1826. Painting held at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C

Background imageGrade I Collection: Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner

Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner
Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Farnley Hall is a stately home in Farnley, North Yorkshire, England. From The Studio Volume 55, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Rye House, Hertfordshire, 1784. Artist: Sparrow

Rye House, Hertfordshire, 1784. Artist: Sparrow
Rye House, Hertfordshire, 1784. Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England. The remaining gatehouse of Rye House is a Grade I listed building

Background imageGrade I Collection: Badminton, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, 1913

Badminton, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, 1913
Badminton, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort - East View, Showing the Church in the Garden, c1913. Badminton has been the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort since the 17th century

Background imageGrade I Collection: Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. Artist: John Sell Cotman

Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. Artist: John Sell Cotman
Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Nearing completion: The new Underground Railway offices, 1929

Nearing completion: The new Underground Railway offices, 1929. Headquarters of London Underground (55 Broadway) was described on its 1929 opening as the cathedral of modernity

Background imageGrade I Collection: Dilston Tower, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig

Dilston Tower, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Dilston Tower, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Somerset House, c1902. Artist: Tony Grubhofer

Somerset House, c1902. Artist: Tony Grubhofer
Somerset House, c1902. First built for Lord Protector Somerset in 1547-1550, Somerset House was the first Renaissance palace in England

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

Berwick Bridge, c1912. Artist: David Young Cameron
Berwick Bridge, c1912. From The Studio Volume 55, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912]

Background imageGrade I Collection: Manerbawr Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Manerbawr Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1775

Background imageGrade I Collection: Manerbawr Castle in Pembroke Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Manerbawr Castle in Pembroke Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Background imageGrade I Collection: Chepstow Castle in Monmouth Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Chepstow Castle in Monmouth Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Background imageGrade I Collection: Carey Castle in Pembroke Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Carey Castle in Pembroke Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Background imageGrade I Collection: Pembroke Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken

Pembroke Castle, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales, 1773-75

Background imageGrade I Collection: Hereford Cathedral, and Wye Bridge, c1870

Hereford Cathedral, and Wye Bridge, c1870. Grade I listed Hereford Cathedral on the River Wye with bridge dating from 12th century. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGrade I Collection: West Front of Tintern Abbey, c1870

West Front of Tintern Abbey, c1870. Founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, in Tintern, Monmouthshire, the abbey fell into ruin after Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century

Background imageGrade I Collection: The Scole Inn, Scole, Norfolk, 1939. Creator: Unknown

The Scole Inn, Scole, Norfolk, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Scole Inn, Scole, Norfolk, 1939. The Scole Inn, a coaching inn dating to 1655, said to be haunted, known for association with King Charles II, Grade I listed

Background imageGrade I Collection: Europe, United Kingom, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Radcliffe Camera

Europe, United Kingom, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Radcliffe Camera

Background imageGrade I Collection: Part of Roman City Wall near Balkern Gate, Colchester, Essex, England, c20th century

Part of Roman City Wall near Balkern Gate, Colchester, Essex, England, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Part of Roman City Wall near Balkern Gate, Colchester, Essex, England, c20th century. Balkerne Gate is a 1st-century Roman gateway in Colchester

Background imageGrade I Collection: Interior of The Treasurers House, York, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Interior of The Treasurers House, York, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Interior of The Treasurers House, York, 20th century. An historic listed Grade I building. The first Treasurer for York Minster was appointed in 1091

Background imageGrade I Collection: West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Former Cistercian monastery and Grade I listed building. John of Ford (c)

Background imageGrade I Collection: Athelhampton House, Early Tudor Medieval Manor, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Athelhampton House, Early Tudor Medieval Manor, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Athelhampton House, Early Tudor Medieval Manor, Dorset, 20th century. Grade I listed, 15th century Country Manor House and Gardens in Dorchester, Dorset




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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.