The Gothic Revival was a conscious movement that began in England to revive medieval Gothic forms, from the second half of the 18th century and throughout the ... understand the different styles of ...

Gothic architecture, or the 'modern style' as ... He surveys the 'sensational' 13th century west front of Wells cathedral, bringing to life a wonderful array of Gothic detail, and sheds light ...

On April 4, 1942, the diarist Henry “Chips” Channon and a few of his friends paid a visit to Wells Cathedral—one of England’s early Gothic treasures ... Take the 13th-century churchman ...

It is especially distinguished by a Romanesque nave of extraordinary dimensions, a wealth of sculpture on its capitals and a transept topped by five towers, all precursors of the Gothic style. The ...

The Gothic structure also houses several tombs and 13th-century sepulchres. Past visitors to the church said they were impressed by the artwork and architecture, though they warned there may be ...