▲The screens feature details of important figures in the cathedral's history.

▲The cathedral holds the tomb of its namesake in the lower crypt.

▲Details at the entrance of Westminster Abbey.

▲The east window contains 14th-century glass and the building features over 400 intricate ceiling carvings.

▲York Minster is one of the largest cathedrals of its kind in northern Europe.

▲A reclining stone gargoyle at the entrance of Knebworth House.

▲The west facade of Exeter Cathedral.

▲A statue of Richard I stands in the yard of Westminster Abbey.

▲The building has 52 windows, occupying about 80% of the cathedral's wall space.

▲The vaulted ceiling provides structural stability by distributing the weight down ribs.

▲The entrance of Canterbury Cathedral.

▲Westminster Abbey's official title is the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

▲Kings College chapel was built in phases from 1446 to 1515.

▲Bristol Cathedral was constructed between 1140 and 1148.

▲The main body of the cathedral was completed between 1220 and 1258.

▲The exterior of the Houses of Parliament.

▲Originating in 12th century France, Gothic architecture flourished in Europe during the Middle ages. This form of architecture is characterised by grand sky-scraping towers, vaulted ceilings, pointed arched doors, and intricate carvings and sculptures.

Take a look at the most stunning Gothic structures in the UK.

▲The west front was originally constructed in 1520. It consists of large arched windows and detailed statues.

▲Stone statues on the facade.

▲The cloisters of Salisbury Cathedral.

▲A stone detail above the main entrance of Kings College Chapel.

▲This Yorkshire church was established in 1120.

▲The vaulted ceiling of Southwark Cathedral.

▲Exterior architecture of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

▲Its stained glass windows date back to the 12th century.

▲The university was founded in 1209 and the town and campus features many different architectural styles.

▲The interior features statues of saints, kings, and queens.

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

Majestic medieval buildings

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Originating in 12th century France, Gothic architecture flourished in Europe during the Middle ages. This form of architecture is characterised by grand sky-scraping towers, vaulted ceilings, pointed arched doors, and intricate carvings and sculptures.

Take a look at the most stunning Gothic structures in the UK.

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