Octagonal Collection (page 6)

Colley Cibber, c1800. Creator: Richard Rhodes
Colley Cibber, c1800. Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757)

Otway, c1800. Creator: John Thornthwaite
Otway, c1800. Portrait of Thomas Otway (1652-1685), English dramatist of the Restoration period

Sir R. Steele, c1800. Creator: Smith
Sir R. Steele, c1800. Portrait of Irish writer and politician Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), who together with his friend James Addison, founded and edited " The Spectator" in 1711

Dr. W. Harvey, c1800. Creator: Philip Audinet
Dr. W. Harvey, c1800. Portrait of English physician William Harvey (1578-1657), who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail

Lord Anson, c1800. Creator: Rothwell
Lord Anson, c1800. Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

Atterbury, c1800. Creator: Andrew Birrell
Atterbury, c1800. Portrait of Francis Atterbury (1663-1732), English man of letters and politician, and Bishop of Rochester

Paul Whitehead, c1800. Creator: Thomas Rothwell
Paul Whitehead, c1800. Portrait of English satirist Paul Whitehead (1710-1774), Secretary of the infamous Hell-Fire Club. It is said that in 1781 his ghost appeared at West Wycombe

Cowley, c1800. Creator: A Smith
Cowley, c1800. Portrait of English poet Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)

Milton, c1800. Creator: Hilton
Milton, c1800. Portrait of English writer and poet John Milton (1608-1674). Milton, author of " Paradise Lost", became totally blind in about 1652

The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro), Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Rowland Hills Chapel in 1814, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Rowland Hills Chapel in 1814, (c1878). The Surrey Chapel on Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London. It was established as an independent Methodist

The Chapter House Previous to its Restoration, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Chapter House Previous to its Restoration, (1881). The Chapter House at Westminster Abbey in London dates from the 1250s and is one of the largest of its kind

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London. The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane was an anatomy theatre designed by Robert

The Market Cross, Glastonbury, c1799. Creators: William Byrne, William Lowry
The Market Cross, Glastonbury, c1799. Octagonal market cross in Glastonbury, Somerset, thought to have been of early 16th century origin. It fell into disrepair and was demolished c1806

Restored Chapter House at Salisbury Cathedral, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Restored Chapter House at Salisbury Cathedral, mid-late 19th century. The 13th-century octagonal chapter house with its central pillar and decorative medieval frieze at Salisbury in Wiltshire

Florence, Italy - The Baptistry
Florence, Italy - The octagonal marble Baptistry, renowned for its three sets of artistically important bronze doors with relief sculptures

Candlestick, before restoration
Brass candlestick on a square base with cut corners and a drip depression, and an octagonal parallel-sided socket with an ejection hole, probably made in the Netherlands or France c.1700-1720

Candlestick, before conservation
Candlestick with a stepped octagonal base, baluster stem and knops towards the bottom, and a split at the base of the nozzle, cast in brass and made in England c.1715. Date: c.1715

Mosaic ceiling, Baptistry of St John, Florence, Italy. The Baptistry of St John (Battistero di San Giovanni) is thought to be the oldest building in Florence, dating from the 6th or 7th century

An Octagonal Salt-Glaze Teapot, c1770. An Octagonal Salt-Glaze Teapot and Cover of Staffordshire Ware moulded with military subjects in yellow, rose, green and blue

Plan of Oxford Castle, 1786. Artist: Thornton
Plan of Oxford Castle, 1786. Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman medieval castle in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Most of the original structure was replaced in stone in the 11th century

Tiger Hill Pagoda, the Leaning Tower, of Soo-Chow (Suzhou), China, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tiger Hill Pagoda, the Leaning Tower, of Soo-Chow (Suzhou), China, 1900. This 154 foot tall, seven storey octagonal pagoda was completed in around 960 AD. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Tower of the Winds, Athens, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal tower dating from Roman times

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Beisi Pagoda, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, c1924Artist: Ernest Peterffy
Beisi Pagoda, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, c1924. This octagonal Buddhist pagoda dates from the 12th century, during the Southern Song dynasty

Radway Tower, Edge Hill, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. Artist: HJ Smith
Radway Tower, Edge Hill, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. This octagonal tower was begun in 1742 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Edgehill

The Markt and the Belfry, Bruges, Belgium c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Markt and the Belfry, Bruges, Belgium c1900 (1914-1915). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

Ye Old Fighting Cocks Inn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 1937. Octagonal pub originally known as The Round House, said to be the oldest pub in England

Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Artist: Parmigianino
Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Parmigianino (1503-1540). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Baptistry in Florence, 12th century
The Baptistry in Florence from Giottos Tower, 12th century

Baptistry of St John, Florence, Italy. The Baptistry of St John (Battistero di San Giovanni) is thought to be the oldest building in Florence, dating from the 6th or 7th century

Bandstand, Barnes Park Sunderland
Late C19 cast-iron bandstand in Barnes Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. IoE 391389

Gatekeepers Hut, Brunswick Dock, Liverpool
Stone octagonal building with deep eaves and corbelled roof with stone finial. IoE 213791

Dunkirk, France - Tower Leughenaer
Dunkirk, France. The Leughenaer Tower is an octagonal tower 30 meters high in the centre of Dunkirk. Built in 1450, this tower is the oldest monument in the city

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The lighthouse at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia in Canada

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The lighthouse at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia in Canada

Antoine Monnoyer Large Flowerpiece Precious Urns
Antoine Monnoyer, Large Flowerpiece with Precious Urns, Large flower piece with practical, painting, Oil on canvas, Octagonal, Height, 309 cm (10.1 ft), Width, 208 cm (81.8 inches)

The Octagonal Library In Buckingham Palace, Built In Reign Of George Iii When The Building Was Known As The Queens House. From The Book Buckingham Palace, Its Furniture, Decoration And History By H

Manhattan Beach Pier At Sunset, Completed In 1920, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab And Aquarium (Octagonal Building)
Manhattan Beach Pier At Sunset, Completed In 1920, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab And Aquarium (Octagonal Building, End Of Pier); Manhattan Beach, California, United States Of America

Tower of St Catherines Oratory
A rare survival of a medieval lighthouse. Locally nicknamed the Pepper Pot. Chale, Isle of Wight. IoE 392680

Papelotte Farm - Waterloo
Papelotte Farm is located on the Waterloo battlefield and formed part of the defence system of the Duke of Wellington on 18 June 1815

Advert for Maple & Co. furniture 1890
Various furniture, available from Maple & Co, Tottenham Court Road, London. circa 1890

Michel Chevalier (1806-79) (oil on canvas)
XIR193582 Michel Chevalier (1806-79) (oil on canvas) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880) (attr. to); 80x80 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Baalbek, Lebanon - Marble columns - Octagonal Building
Lebanon - Polished marble columns suppport the heavy blockwork roof lintels in this octagonal structure in the environs of Baalbek

Yemen (Aden) - Group of local Arab Chiefs, standing and seated, close to a huge nargile pipe Date: circa 1910s

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"Discover the beauty of octagonal architecture around the world. From the stunning Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, adorned with snow by Ernest Uden, to the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier at sunset, witness the elegance of its Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium. Step into a Moroccan Harem and immerse yourself in its unique octagonal design. Marvel at the grandeur of Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, a true masterpiece that stands tall throughout history. Admire the intricate details of Market Cross and be captivated by the symmetrical steps at Vatican Museum in Rome. Travel back to 1924-1926 as FC Varley's artistry comes alive within Ely Cathedral's walls. Experience architectural brilliance as you cross bridges connecting buildings at Hertford College, Oxford. Journey through time in Mississippi's Deep South and explore Natchez's historic antebellum mansion - Longwood - boasting an impressive octagonal structure. Visit Mark Twain's Study in Elmira, New York State for a glimpse into his creative sanctuary. Ascend The Naze Tower in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex for breathtaking panoramic views or gaze upon Nelson’s Tower from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between. . Uncover these remarkable structures that showcase both innovation and timeless beauty. "