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North Transept Collection

The North Transept: A Glimpse into Gothic Splendor Step into the enchanting world of Gothic architecture as you explore the magnificent North Transept

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Rose window, Medieval stained glass windows in North Transept, Chartres Cathedral

Rose window, Medieval stained glass windows in North Transept, Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir Region, France, Europe

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Gothic Architecture (engraving)

Gothic Architecture (engraving)
3650034 Gothic Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic Architecture)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The last resting-place of the late Earl Canning in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey

The last resting-place of the late Earl Canning in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey, 1862

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294189 Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo)
CLF294218 Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo) by Evans

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Hereford, the North Transept (colour litho)

Hereford, the North Transept (colour litho)
3105479 Hereford, the North Transept (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hereford, the North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: London, Westminster Abbey. The North Transept (colour litho)

London, Westminster Abbey. The North Transept (colour litho)
3105613 London, Westminster Abbey. The North Transept (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Westminster Abbey. The North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Melrose Abbey: Choir and North Transept (colour litho)

Melrose Abbey: Choir and North Transept (colour litho)
3101781 Melrose Abbey: Choir and North Transept (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melrose Abbey: Choir and North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Staircase, North Transept, Rouen Cathedral (engraving)

Staircase, North Transept, Rouen Cathedral (engraving)
5213168 Staircase, North Transept, Rouen Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase, North Transept, Rouen Cathedral)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Easter and the Great Exhibition (engraving)

Easter and the Great Exhibition (engraving)
1625541 Easter and the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter and the Great Exhibition)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Melrose Abbey, North Transept (engraving)

Melrose Abbey, North Transept (engraving)
727397 Melrose Abbey, North Transept (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melrose Abbey, North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Glastonbury Abbey, Portion of Chapel in North Transept (engraving)

Glastonbury Abbey, Portion of Chapel in North Transept (engraving)
727374 Glastonbury Abbey, Portion of Chapel in North Transept (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glastonbury Abbey)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Ruins of the North Transept destroyed by Fire, 1867 (gravure)

Ruins of the North Transept destroyed by Fire, 1867 (gravure)
1108338 Ruins of the North Transept destroyed by Fire, 1867 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the North Transept destroyed by Fire, 1867)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: North transept rose window (stained glass) (see also 220816)

North transept rose window (stained glass) (see also 220816)
PC220817 North transept rose window (stained glass) (see also 220816) by French School, (13th century); Soissons Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Hexham Abbey, North Transept, Exterior (b / w photo)

Hexham Abbey, North Transept, Exterior (b / w photo)
5200185 Hexham Abbey, North Transept, Exterior (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexham Abbey, North Transept, Exterior)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Hereford Cathedral (engraving)

Hereford Cathedral (engraving)
5204563 Hereford Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hereford Cathedral. Illustration for The Builder, 17 September 1870.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: End of North Transept of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)

End of North Transept of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831431 End of North Transept of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: 'Statesmens Corner, 'North Transept, Westminster Abbey (engraving)

"Statesmens Corner, "North Transept, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1610718 " Statesmens Corner, " North Transept, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Statesmens Corner)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Monument to Bishop Claughton, to be placed in the North Transept of St Albans Abbey (b / w photo)

Monument to Bishop Claughton, to be placed in the North Transept of St Albans Abbey (b / w photo)
1627882 Monument to Bishop Claughton, to be placed in the North Transept of St Albans Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome

The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome
1099642 The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, the Council-Chamber in the North Transept of St Peters (engraving) by English School

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Scotland: Melrose Abbey, North Transept and Chancel (b / w photo)

Scotland: Melrose Abbey, North Transept and Chancel (b / w photo)
5204108 Scotland: Melrose Abbey, North Transept and Chancel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melrose Abbey, North Transept and Chancel)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Whitby Abbey, North Transept (engraving)

Whitby Abbey, North Transept (engraving)
727438 Whitby Abbey, North Transept (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitby Abbey, North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The Completion of Cologne Cathedral (engraving)

The Completion of Cologne Cathedral (engraving)
1060294 The Completion of Cologne Cathedral (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of Cologne Cathedral)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Portal of the North Transept of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)

Portal of the North Transept of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)
958539 Portal of the North Transept of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Southwell Cathedral, the Central Tower and North Transept (engraving)

Southwell Cathedral, the Central Tower and North Transept (engraving)
958332 Southwell Cathedral, the Central Tower and North Transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwell Cathedral)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Peterborough Cathedral, View across the North Transept (coloured engraving)

Peterborough Cathedral, View across the North Transept (coloured engraving)
958270 Peterborough Cathedral, View across the North Transept (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peterborough Cathedral)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Chichester Cathedral, Chapel in North Transept (engraving)

Chichester Cathedral, Chapel in North Transept (engraving)
5213245 Chichester Cathedral, Chapel in North Transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chichester Cathedral, Chapel in North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The Old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park (engraving)

The Old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park (engraving)
1618532 The Old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Architectural Details (colour litho)

Architectural Details (colour litho)
2796429 Architectural Details (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural Details)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Beauvais Cathedral, View from the North Transept (engraving)

Beauvais Cathedral, View from the North Transept (engraving)
2782123 Beauvais Cathedral, View from the North Transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauvais Cathedral, View from the North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Westminster Abbey, North Transept (colour litho)

Westminster Abbey, North Transept (colour litho)
6022133 Westminster Abbey, North Transept (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Abbey, North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: North transept of St Peters Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy (engraving)

North transept of St Peters Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy (engraving)
6002056 North transept of St Peters Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North transept of St Peters Basilica)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew

Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew
1624937 Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew, West Smithfield (engraving) by Quinton

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The Last Resting-Place of the late Earl Canning in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey (engraving)

The Last Resting-Place of the late Earl Canning in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1587642 The Last Resting-Place of the late Earl Canning in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Ruins of the North Transept of the Crystal Palace destroyed by the late Fire (engraving)

Ruins of the North Transept of the Crystal Palace destroyed by the late Fire (engraving)
1610844 Ruins of the North Transept of the Crystal Palace destroyed by the late Fire (engraving) by English School

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Reopening of the North Transept of St Bartholomews Church by the Prince of Wales (engraving)

Reopening of the North Transept of St Bartholomews Church by the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1604330 Reopening of the North Transept of St Bartholomews Church by the Prince of Wales (engraving) by Railton

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Hexham Abbey, North Transept (b / w photo)

Hexham Abbey, North Transept (b / w photo)
5200180 Hexham Abbey, North Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexham Abbey, North Transept)

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great

H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great
1038877 H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, by the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Brewer

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: The Nave with the intersection of the North Transept (b / w photo)

The Nave with the intersection of the North Transept (b / w photo)
1108296 The Nave with the intersection of the North Transept (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: York Cathedral, North Transept, mid 19th century. Creators: Unknown, W Monkhouse

York Cathedral, North Transept, mid 19th century. Creators: Unknown, W Monkhouse
York Cathedral, North Transept, mid 19th century. Interior of York Minster in York. Building began in 1220

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Gallery, North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. Creator: George Truefitt

Gallery, North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. Creator: George Truefitt
Gallery, North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. From " Exeter Cathedral", by George Truefitt. [London, 1847]

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Tower of North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. Creator: George Truefitt

Tower of North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. Creator: George Truefitt
Tower of North Transept. Exeter Cathedral, 1847. From " Exeter Cathedral", by George Truefitt. [ London, 1847]

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: North Transept of Westminster Abbey, 1830, (1881). Creator: Unknown

North Transept of Westminster Abbey, 1830, (1881). Creator: Unknown
North Transept of Westminster Abbey, 1830, (1881). Abbey church in the City of Westminster, London

Background imageNorth Transept Collection: Elevation of North Transept, Westminster Abbey

Elevation of North Transept, Westminster Abbey, Showing Cut-Out with Wrens Scheme for Restoration, 1719. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]



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The North Transept: A Glimpse into Gothic Splendor Step into the enchanting world of Gothic architecture as you explore the magnificent North Transept. This captivating space, adorned with intricate details and breathtaking features, is a testament to the grandeur of medieval craftsmanship. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to the mesmerizing Rose window that adorns the transept's facade. Its vibrant colors and delicate tracery create a kaleidoscope of light that dances across the stone walls, transporting you back in time. Venturing further inside, you find yourself surrounded by Medieval stained glass windows that grace every corner of this sacred space. Each pane tells a story from biblical narratives to scenes depicting saints and martyrs – an awe-inspiring display of artistry and devotion. Intriguingly, statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey stand tall within this hallowed hall. Captured in black-and-white photographs or color lithographs, these solemn guardians silently watch over their final resting place while adding an air of reverence to the ambiance. The North Transept has not only captivated artists but also inspired engravings and lithographs showcasing its beauty. From Hereford to London's Westminster Abbey or even Melrose Abbey, these artistic renditions immortalize its architectural splendor for generations to come. A staircase within Rouen Cathedral's North Transept beckons adventurers seeking a different perspective on this architectural marvel. Ascend its steps and be rewarded with sweeping views that encompass both earthly wonders and heavenly aspirations. History has left its mark on this sacred space too; fire ravaged parts of it in 1867 leaving behind haunting ruins captured forever through gravure prints. Yet even amidst destruction, there is resilience as seen in Glastonbury Abbey's Portion of Chapel located within the North Transept – a reminder that beauty can emerge from ashes.

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