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The History Of Gothic Architecture In Five Walks
25 April 2023 - 23 May 2023
10.45 – 12.45 Tuesdays
£66.00 – £300.00
Description
In five delightful walks, learn the crocketed, pinnacled highlights of Gothic – the style that dominated Britain from the 12th to the 16th century, before being revived in the 19th century. Architectural historian Harry Mount will take you through Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic – and the Gothic Revival. He will also explain the Norman style, which immediately predated the first Gothic buildings.
“Thanks for the new brochure for next season’s programme. It is most interesting and I will certainly be attending at least three courses; indeed it is difficult to decide which not to attend! You have got very good lecturers who have vastly increased my knowledge. Harry is phenomenal”
Course Outline
25 Apr 2023 – From Norman To Early English Gothic
At St Bartholomew’s, Smithfield, we will see how the Norman style transitioned into the simple beauties of Early English Gothic.
02 May 2023 – From Early English To Decorated
We will visit St Etheldreda’s, Holborn, to witness the birth of the Decorated style – where Gothic is at its most ornate.
09 May 2023 – The City Of London – 800 Years Of Gothic
Here we will review 800 years of Gothic, from the Norman Tower of London, to pre Fire Gothic, Wren’s post-Fire Gothic and the City’s Gothic Revival.
16 May 2023 – Westminster – London’s Gothic Valhalla
In Westminster Abbey, Westminster School and Parliament, we will examine how Edward the Confessor’s Romanesque palace gave way to an Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular abbey – and a Gothic Revival Parliament.
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23 May 2023 – The London Parish Church, Height Of The Gothic Revival
From All Saints, Margaret Street, to St James’s, Spanish Place, and Farm Street Harry will discuss the peaks of Anglo-Catholic and Catholic Gothic architecture.