Round Window Collection

Oval staircase a42_08718
23 HIGH PETERGATE, YORK. A detailed view of the oval staircase in no. 23 High Petergate, seen from the ground floor and looking up

Round windows DP249492
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Littlebrook D Power Station, Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent. Interior view of a meeting room in the power station, with a row of circular windows in its external wall

Portholes DP249480
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Littlebrook D Power Station, Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent. Detail of three porthole windows on the side of the power stations control room

The entrance hall at Biddesden House, Wiltshire, 1938, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294510 The entrance hall at Biddesden House, Wiltshire, 1938, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"I feel wise, indeed, said the scarecrow
3614752 A" A I feel wise, indeed, A said the scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Oculus depicting The Ascension of Christ, 1443-5 (stained glass)
PC220860 Oculus depicting The Ascension of Christ, 1443-5 (stained glass) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. Georges Hall, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by W. J
STC133522 St. Georges Hall, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by W. J. Bennett, pub. by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843), 1816 (aquatint) by Wild

Oculus depicting Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1443-45 (stained glass)
PC220859 Oculus depicting Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1443-45 (stained glass) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Church of San Francisco

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Step into the grand entrance hall of Biddesden House in Wiltshire, captured beautifully in a black and white photograph from 1938. The focal point of this magnificent space is undoubtedly the round window that adorns one wall, drawing your gaze towards its elegant design. As you ascend the oval staircase nearby, you can't help but be captivated by the charm of these architectural elements. Round windows, like those seen in DP249492, add a touch of whimsy to any structure they grace. Reminiscent of portholes on a ship (as depicted in DP249480), they invite curiosity and intrigue. "I feel wise indeed, " exclaimed the scarecrow standing beside an oculus depicting The Ascension of Christ from 1443-5. This stained glass masterpiece transports you back to a time when artistry and faith intertwined seamlessly. Moving on to St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle, we encounter another stunning example of round windows showcased in Royal Residences engravings by W. J. These windows allow natural light to flood into this regal space while offering glimpses into the world beyond. Intriguingly, another oculus depicts Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane from 1443-45; its vibrant stained glass colors telling stories through time-honored craftsmanship. Venturing outside architecture's embrace brings us to Abbazia di San Galgano's ruins—a testament to perseverance as it took seven decades for completion—and reminds us that even nature appreciates circular beauty. Finally, let us not forget churches such as San Francisco with their own unique interpretations of round windows—symbols connecting heaven and earth within their sacred walls. Round windows have stood as silent witnesses throughout history—inviting contemplation and inspiring awe with their timeless allure.