1190); Early English style (c.1190-c ... After helping his father to survey and record medieval buildings he became convinced that Gothic architecture was not only superior aesthetically, but also ...

On April 4, 1942, the diarist Henry “Chips” Channon and a few of his friends paid a visit to Wells Cathedral—one of England’s early Gothic treasures—in the southwest county of Somerset.

Rooted in medieval architecture and later expanded into literature, fashion and art, it stands as a symbol of mystery and the sublime. The origins of the Gothic aesthetic trace back to 12th-century ...

Its early Gothic architecture, particularly the east sections, showcases Britain's finest collection of medieval stained glass. This Italian beauty proves that sometimes the best things fly under the ...