Throughout recorded history, buildings have been the chassis for ... Although the terms "grotesques" and "gargoyles" are often used interchangeably, they are different in their use and description.

running the length of the building. Many of the exterior sculptures – including the famous (but not medieval) gargoyles and chimaeras – were damaged by high-pressure hoses used to fight the fire.

Elaborate figures such as gargoyles were cast only once, while simpler textures like foliage were cast multiple times and positioned organically throughout the building. Intricate column and wall-tile ...

Some look like people, others like monsters or dragons. Gargoyles can be found on churches and other buildings all over the world. Why not join us for a family workshop exploring these mysterious ...