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Glastonbury Abbey, c1870
Glastonbury Abbey, c1870. Glastonbury Abbey, rebuilt after fire in 1184 was by 14th century one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England, associated with the legend of King Arthur. The abbey was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII and the last abbot, Richard Whiting was hung, drawn and quartered as a traitor on Glastonbury Tor in 1539. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]
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Abandoned Abbey Bending Down Cassell Petter Galpin Cassell Petter Galpin Co Co Cassell Petter Galpin Dissolution Of The Monasteries 1540 Doorway Galpin And Co Glastonbury Glastonbury Abbey Glastonbury Somerset England Grade I Henry Viii Henry Viii King Of England His Majesty King Arthur King Henry Viii King Of England Legend Legendary Listed Building Overgrown Petter Petter And Galpin Picturesque Picturesque Europe Richard Somerset Cassell Whiting
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This print takes us back to the enchanting Glastonbury Abbey in 1870. Once a majestic structure, this abbey was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1184 and became one of England's wealthiest and most influential monasteries by the 14th century. Steeped in legend, it is associated with the mythical King Arthur himself. However, its fate took a tragic turn during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII. The last abbot, Richard Whiting, met an untimely end as he was hung, drawn, and quartered on Glastonbury Tor in 1539 for his perceived treason against the crown. In this beautifully captured image from "Picturesque Europe - The British Isles" we are transported to a time when nature had begun reclaiming its territory around this abandoned abbey. Overgrown vegetation surrounds its weathered facade while a lone figure bends down near the entrance engrossed in a book. The photograph not only showcases the architectural grandeur of Glastonbury Abbey but also serves as a poignant reminder of historical events that shaped England's past. Its listing as Grade I highlights its significance as both a historic site and cultural treasure. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Heritage Images' collection by The Print Collector/Heritage Images, we are reminded of how art can transport us through time and evoke emotions tied to our shared human history.
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