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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.

Holy Trinity, York

Holy Trinity, York

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

See 353-Alms-Box,-Skipwith for more details

Keywords: churches, towers

Places shown: York; Yorkshire; England

Added: 2006-04-23

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

Door, Skipworth Church

Door, Skipworth Church

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

See Alms Box, Skipwith for the caption. I [Liam] would guess that the arch over the door is Norman, and hence from about A.D. 1070 – 1150, judging by the smooth curve with no point and by the zig-zags [...]

Keywords: doors, entrances

Places shown: Skipwith; Yorkshire; England

Added: 2006-04-19

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

Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

“The gates, of which several remain in perfect preservation, and one of which, called the Micklegate Bar, forms the subject of our Engraving, are singularly imposing. The view is taken from the inside [...]

Keywords: battlements, castles, stairs, walls, towers

Places shown: York; Yorkshire; England

Added: 2006-07-01

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

Screen in Selby Church

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

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

Doorway, York

Doorway, York

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

See Alms Box, Skipwith for the caption. The engraving shows an ancient arched doorway, with a wooden paneled door standing closed. The doorway is carved, and above it is an heraldic coat of arms. Th [...]

Keywords: heraldry, entrances, doors

Places shown: York; Yorkshire; England

Added: 2006-04-19

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

Alms Box, Skipwith

Alms Box, Skipwith

Illustrated London News Vol 56 (1870)

Leaves from a Sketch-Book. YORK. The Engravings on this page are drawn from various sketches made some time ago in York and its neighbourhood. As their name implies, they are not intended to represen [...]

Keywords: boxes, churches, religion

Places shown: Skipwith; Yorkshire; England

Added: 2006-04-19

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

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