Roofscape Collection

Ripon Minster WSA01_01_01066
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Close, Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. A view looking north-east over the rooftops towards Ripon Cathedral, 1927-1935

Barbican construction - Phase V JLP01_09_772066
BARBICAN, CITY OF LONDON. the Barbican development from a London Wall office block to the south-east of the site, showing the sites three tower blocks and their surroundings

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Sloane Street, Chelsea, Kensington And Chelsea, Greater London. A view looking south from the roof of a building on Sloane Street, close to the junction with Hans Street

Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (b / w photo)
983373 Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salthouse Dock)

Above the Rooftops, Östermalm, Stockholm. Creator: Karl Nordström
Above the Rooftops, -stermalm, Stockholm, unknown date

Royal Street roofs and gable ends, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Royal Street roofs and gable ends, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Aylesbury Estate Walworth JLP01_08_081550
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. A panoramic view from the north-west showing the Aylesbury Estate during construction

RAF centenary flypast DP221356
KINGS CROSS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON, 2018. Kings Cross, Camden, Greater London. General view of the London skyline, looking south-east from north-west of Kings Cross railway station and The Granary

Weston Rise Estate DP183291
Weston Rise Estate, Stelfox House, Penton Rise, Pentonville, Islington, Greater London. General view of the south end of the estates south block, Stelfox House

All Souls College EFC01_01_03_157_09767
ALL SOULS COLLEGE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE. An elevated view looking over the roof tops of the North Quadrangle at All Souls College. Architect: Nicholas Hawksmoor

Poultry JLP01_11_62368_32
No. 1 Poultry, POULTRY, CITY OF LONDON. The internal timber colonnade of the central circular roof garden during construction at No. 1 Poultry, London

Drilling granite JLP01_11_62368_17
No. 1 Poultry, POULTRY, CITY OF LONDON. A worker drilling into a granite slab during construction of the roof terrace at No. 1 Poultry, London

Inside the dome JLP01_11_63404_05
MILLENNIUM DOME, DRAWDOCK ROAD, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the entire span of The Millennium Dome from the elevated catwalk that encircles the whole structure

Bull Ring Centre JLP01_09_771155
BULL RING CENTRE, BULL RING, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS. A general view of the Bull Ring Centre showing the busy open market and Union Jack flags for the Queens Silver Jubilee

Aylesbury Estate Walworth JLP01_08_084729
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. Looking north-west over the Aylesbury Estate, showing the Centre Building with its 170ft chimney and Taplow House

Barbican construction nearing completion JLP01_09_811240
BARBICAN, CITY OF LONDON. A view of the Barbican complex from an office block to the east of the site, showing the Barbicans three tower blocks and the Arts Centre nearing completion

Ferrybridge Power Station DP221174
Ferrybridge C Power Station, Stranglands Lane, Ferrybridge, Wakefield. View looking north-west across houses towards the power station

The Shed DP183933
Royal National Theatre, The Shed, Upper Ground, Southbank, Lambeth, Greater London. General view of the tops of the red-painted wooden temporary theatre

St Pauls Cathedral, London (coloured photo)
3642627 St Pauls Cathedral, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral, London)

Girl angel emerging from chimney pot in the snow (colour photo)
2797045 Girl angel emerging from chimney pot in the snow (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl angel emerging from chimney pot in the snow)

St Pauls Cathedral, London, with roofscape (b / w photo)
6032942 St Pauls Cathedral, London, with roofscape (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral, London, with roofscape)

Paris Seen From Montmartre, 1887 (oil on canvas)
5615431 Paris Seen From Montmartre, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Chittussi, Antonin (1848-91); 124x150 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Czech, out of copyright

Have got airy apartments at Morecambe (colour litho)
3641704 Have got airy apartments at Morecambe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Have got airy apartments at Morecambe)

London: St Pauls Cathedral (b / w photo)
6006087 London: St Pauls Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral)

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Plecniks Arcade and fountain

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Fountain on Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square with pastel coloured buildings in the background

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Fountain on Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square with pastel coloured buildings in the background

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Fountain on Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square with pastel coloured buildings in the background

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Colourful facade on Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Skofja Loka, Mestni trg Square, Plague Column from 1751 with St Roch, Virgin Mary with infant Jesus and St Anthony

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Skofja Loka, Mestni trg Square the towns main square

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Kranj, Low angular view of the fountain on Glavni trg which is the Old Towns main square with pastel coloured houses in the background

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Skofja Loka, Mestni trg Square, Plague Column from 1751 with St Roch, Virgin Mary with infant Jesus and St Anthony

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Slovenia, Ljubljana, Ljubljana Castle towers over the Old Town

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the River Danube towards Margaret Island from Castle Hill

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the River Danube to the Hungarian Parliament Building from Fishermans Bastion on Castle Hill

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the River Danube to the Hungarian Parliament Building from Fishermans Bastion on Castle Hill

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the River Danube to the Hungarian Parliament Building from Fishermans Bastion on Castle Hill

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the River Danube to the Hungarian Parliament Building from Fishermans Bastion on Castle Hill

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Hungary, Budapest, Vajdahunyad Castle, view of the castles domed roofscape

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Hungary, Budapest, Vajdahunyad Castle, view of the castles domed roofscape

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Hungary, Budapest, View from the dome of St Stephens Basilica with the Hungarian Parliament to the left and the green and yellow roof of the Secessionist Royal Postal Savings Bank on the right

Wales, Conwy, The smallest house in Great Britain

From the Hills of Naples, Italy, c1909. Creator: George Rose
From the Hills of Naples, Italy, c1909. This view shows how the roof serves as a " backyard" for drying clothes

Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Creator: Unknown
Sainte Chapelle in Paris. The 13th-century royal chapel is considered among the highest achievements of Rayonnant period Gothic architecture, and was commissioned by King Louis IX of France

Part of the old city with cathedral, Barcelona, Spain, 1895. ?? NOT? Creator: W &s Ltd
Part of the old city with cathedral, Barcelona, Spain, 1895. Barcelona Cathedral was built principally between the 13th-15th centuries, with a neo-Gothic facade added in the late 19th century

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"Roofscape: A Captivating Tapestry of Architectural Marvels" From the majestic Ripon Minster to the historic Salthouse Dock in Liverpool, rooftops tell tales of a city's past and present. The intricate patterns formed by chimney pots against a backdrop of timeless brickwork capture the essence of urban charm. Venturing into London's Aylesbury Estate, one is greeted by a symphony of roofs that stand as witnesses to generations gone by. Meanwhile, the RAF centenary flypast soars above All Souls College, reminding us of the skies' significance in shaping our history. Poultry Street unveils an enchanting rooftop panorama with its vibrant tiles and chimneys reaching for the heavens. In contrast, drilling granite reveals the craftsmanship required to construct these architectural marvels. Peering inside domes offers glimpses into hidden worlds where light dances through stained glass windows onto hallowed grounds below. And as we gaze upon Bull Ring Centre's futuristic design, we witness how rooftops can embrace modernity while paying homage to tradition. Returning to Aylesbury Estate Walworth once more, we witness its transformation over time—a testament to resilience and adaptation. Finally, Barbican construction nears completion—each beam carefully placed—a culmination of human ingenuity and determination. In this captivating "roofscape, " each photograph captures not only structures but also stories etched within their foundations. It reminds us that above every bustling city lies a tapestry woven together by countless lives lived beneath these protective canopies—truly showcasing humanity's ability to create beauty from mere bricks and mortar.