Durham Cathedral: the twin western towers and central tower seen from the bank of the River Wear
Artist/Photographer | Valentine, James (1815-1879) |
Country | UK: England |
City | Durham |
Subject Date | 1226 |
Image Date | 1880 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Romanesque |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | 20783 (3749 J.V.) |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Colour |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Towers ; Rivers ; Riverside buildings ; Cathedrals |
NOTES: Durham Cathedral was founded in 1093. The building dates almost entirely from the 12th century and is widely regarded as the finest example of Norman architecture in Europe. The twin western towers were built in 1217-1226 while the central tower was rebuilt in 1465-1490.
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