Items matching arches taken from Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

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arches: In architecture, a curved or flat member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids: a means of spanning an opening. This keyword describes an arch-shaped entrance or opening.

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Illustrations from The Illustrated London News, Vol. LVI (1870).

This was a popular weekly newspaper in London, with huge numbers of engravings. Because of the printing processes and relatively low paper quality the engravings are not always very clear.

There is an index online at iln.org for 1870.

Screen in Selby Church

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

“The Abbey of Selbey was founded by William the Conqueror, who richly endowed it, according to some because it was the place where Matilda of Flanders gave birth to Henry Beauclerc, while others state [...]

Keywords: arches, churches, interiors

Places shown: Selby; Yorkshire; English

Added: 2006-07-30

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Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested

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