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Cupola - A picture gallery of cupolas, architecture, art, and picturesque landscapes from around the world. Also US state capitol building histories, wordplay, FAQ and Autocad links.

Cities and Buildings Image Database - A searchable photographic database of buildings from around the world and across the ages, designed by the University of Washington's Architecture, History and Art History Departments.

World Art Treasures - Images of a range of ancient and historic art and architecture from the collection of slides in the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Digital Images of Historic Architecture - Galleries of photographs of European and North American architecture from Classical to Post-Modern, whole facades and details, with explanations, by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College, US.

Historical Floorplan Emporium - Floorplans for major historic buildings around the world are supplied here free by B-Ware Software. As they are large and detailed, some are slow-loading.

Great Buildings Online - Documents hundreds of buildings and leading architects across the world with 3D models, photographs and drawings, commentaries, biographies and bibliographies. Searchable.

SPIRO: Architecture Slide Library - Online images from the large collection of slides at the University of California at Berkeley. Can be searched by period, place, building name, personal name, subject type.

Digital Archive of Architecture - Images of buildings in Europe and America from prehistoric to 20th century by Prof. Jeffrey Howe of Boston College, USA.

History of Western Architecture - Galleries of images arranged by period from Egyptian to Baroque, with basic information, courtesy of the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office.

Bibliography for the History of Western Architecture - Stanford University supplies this comprehensive list of books arranged by period.

ArtServe - A huge collection of images of architecture across the world, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean region, Australia and Japan, collated by Michael Greenhalgh of the Australian National University.

Architecture Through the Ages - An introduction to world architecture produced by American teenagers through Think Quest. Images, discussion and bibliography for Egyptian, Chinese, Aztec, Mayan, Greek Roman and Gothic buildings.

Thais 4000 Years of Architecture - A photographic guide to Egyptian, Greek, Islamic and Romanesque architecture, indexed by localities, subjects and periods.

Art Historians' Guide to the Movies - A record by Craig Eliason of appearances of and references to famous works of art and architecture in the movies, arranged by period.

Architectural History - General outline from architecture student Oki, plus specific information on Egyptian, Roman and 19th-20th century architecture and design. [Geocities pop-ups and music.]

Architectural Images - Online image catalog of architectural structures, providing thumbnails and oversized jpegs, from NC State University College of Design.

World Heritage - Elegant site from UNESCO explaining the choice of certain buildings and sites as World Heritage. List with pictures and information available on each. French and English language options.

Glass Steel and Stone - Offers photographs and descriptions of outstanding buildings across the world, historic and modern.

History of Bricks - Brief introduction to the history of this ancient building material from brick manufacturer Austral Bricks.

History of Plumbing - A series of articles from Plumbing and Mechanical magazine following the development of plumbing from ancient Babylon to modern America, hosted by theplumber.com

Stone Roofing Association - Provides an introduction to sandstone and limestone roofs, giving the geology, history and use of stone slates, with bibliography and glossary.

Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society - This UK society provides a beginner's guide to the history of tiles used pave floors or decorate walls.

Azulejos de Lisboa - Colin Manning gives a photographic tour of some of the Portuguese tiles, known as azulejos, which adorn the inside and outside of almost every home in Portugal.

Rick's Bricks - A compilation of documents covering the history of brick-making and brick-building, particularly in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, US. Includes a bibliography.

Timeline of Concrete - The story of concrete from the natural deposit of cement compounds 12,000,000 BC, through the creation of concrete by the Romans to its uses in the 1990s. Short bibliography.

Roofing Tiles - The TileMan presents six illustrated articles by Colonel Charles McGee from The Journeyman Roofer and Waterproofer (1947-50) explaining the design, manufacture and installation of clay roofing tile.

Roman Concrete - David Moore's writings and references on Roman and modern concrete technology and construction.

Kenzington Photos - Photographs of buildings in cities throughout North America and detailed features on the history and architecture of exceptional buildings.

Archpedia - Brian Nank's guide to world-famous architects of the Modern Movement. For each he gives a photograph, biography and list of works, with selected images. Also architectural news, glossary, quizzes and bookstore.

Masters - Directory web resources on famous architects and their works, part of Vitruvio.

Biographies of American Architects, 1897-1947 - Brief biographies of architects who died between 1897 and 1947, from the American Art Annual and Who's Who in American Art, hosted by the (US) Society of Architectural Historians.

Colin Buchanan (1907-2001) - Obituary by The Times of the British architect and planner who made the first serious study of the threat to the quality of human life from road traffic in urban areas.

Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844) - Photos and descriptive information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture.

Gordon Bunshaft and Oscar Niemeyer Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureates 1988 - Pritzker Architecture Prize site offers a brief biography, citation by the jury and his acceptance speech.

Brunelleschi's Monograph - Illustrated, detailed description of the influences on Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and his impact on Florence. From Your Way to Florence.

Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) - Brief biography and bibliography of the first Italian Renaissance architect in Great Buildings Online, with samples of his work.

Brunelleschi's Secret - Prof. Massimo Ricci has discovered the secrets of Filippo Brunelleschi's great construction - the cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence - and is building a scale model. Illustrated account.

The Life of Brunelleschi - Pictures of the works of Filippo Brunelleschi and accompanying text from Vasari's 'Lives of the Artists' (1568).

Filippo Brunelleschi: Sculptor and Architect of Florence - Biography written by Giorgio Vasari. Includes a gallery.

Innocenti Hospital - Gloria Chiarini describes the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence, founded in 1419 for orphans and abandoned children, and designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Part of The Florence Art Guide.

The Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents - An illustrated description from Your Way to Florence of the gallery set in the early 15th-century orphanage designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.

Donato Bramante (1444-1514) - Brief biography of the first of the great Italian High Renaissance architects provided by Great Buildings Online, with samples of his work.

Donato Bramante - Expandable photographs and brief descriptions of the works of this Renaissance architect from Archinform. Pop-up banner advertising.

San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome - Photographs and description of the facade of the Baroque church designed by Francesco Borromini (1665-76), taken by Mary Ann Sullivan. Part of her Digital Imaging Project.

Francesco Borromini (1599-1667) - Biography and bibliography of the Italian Baroque stone-carver and architect in Great Buildings Online, with samples of his work.

Francesco Borromini: Structure and Metamorphosis - Exhibition by the Albertina Collection of Graphic Art, Vienna, to celebrate 400 years of the famous architect of Italian Baroque. Biography and images including original drawings.

Hendrick Petrus Berlage (1856-1934) - Notes on the original Dutch architect by Frank Derville from Art Nouveau World Wide.

Luis Barragan Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate 1980 - The Pritzker Architecture Prize site offers a biography of the Mexican architect, citation by the Pritzker Jury and his acceptance speech.

Luis Barragan (1902-88) - Biography of the Mexican architect from Great Buildings Online, with a description of Casa Antonio Galvez (1954).

The Houses of Luis Barragán - An illustrated extract from the book "Casa Mexicana" (1989) by Tim Street-Porter, reproduced online in the series 'The Architecture of Mexico' from Mexico Connect.

William Butterfield (1814-1900) - Brief biography of this Victorian exponent of the Gothic revival in Great Buildings Online.

William Butterfield (1814-1900) - Brief notes on the Gothic Revival architect William Butterfield from Bob Speel.

William Butterfield - Photograph and brief biography of this Gothic Revival architect from Spartacus Educational.

William Butterfield - Brief notes on this British Gothic Revival architect from Visit Cumbria.

All Saints Margaret Street - Designed by William Butterfield, a red brick composition on three sides of a small courtyard, with a lavish interior decoration of marbles and polychrome tile, and the second highest spire in London. An unofficial site by Matthew Duckett.

William Butterfield Photograph - Butterfield was the architect of St. John the Evangelist church, Clevedon. Site includes a photograph of William Butterfield, and information about the church.

St Saviour's Church - Coalpit Heath - Description of the building, the story of its history and its architect, William Butterfield, its mission, activities and organisation.

Barry, Charles (1795-1860) - Brief notes on the Victorian architect of the Houses of Parliament, Charles Barry, from Bob Speel.

Brunel, Isambard Kingdom (1806-59) - Brief biography of the Victorian architect and engineer notable for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol and the Great Western Railway. Part of Great Buildings Online.

The Mechanics Institution in Swindon - Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by the railway workers, it has now been derelict for two decades. This site has a proposal to save the building.

Structurae: Isambard Kingdom Brunel - Biography, links, literature and list of works.

BBC History: Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) - A biography with photograph of this British engineer and architect, linked to a longer article on Brunel by Prof Peters, with bibliography.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel - A brief history of the engineer and his works, including railways, bridges and ships.

Burton, Decimus (1800-81) - Brief notes on the London-based architect Decimus Burton, from Bob Speel.

Richard, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753) - Brief biography of a leader of the English Palladian revival, whose delightful legacy is Chiswick House. Part of Great Buildings Online.

Lewis Edmund "Buck" Crook, Jr. 1898-1967 - Photographs, biography and selected writings of the Atlanta architect, with photographs and descriptions of his Neo-Classical work in Atlanta and the Deep South, by Jim Crossley.

Charles Cameron Architect - Illustrated online monograph by Georges Lukomski on the Scottish Neoclassical architect who worked at Pavlovsk and Tsarskoe Selo for Catherine the Great.

Mauro Codussi (c.1440-1504) - Biographical sketch of the innovative Venetian Renaissance architect by C.I.Gable. Photographs and description of Cornaro della Regina Chapel at the church of SS. Apostoli.

Callicrates (5th Century BC) - Brief details on the architect of the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike in Athens, with photographs of both and plan and downloadable 3D model of the Parthenon provided by Great Buildings Online.

Callicrates of Athens - Description information on the architect's work.

Chambers, William (1723-1796) - Brief notes on the architect William Chambers from Bob Speel.

Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863) - Brief notes on the Victorian architect Charles Cockerell from Bob Speel.

Thomas Edward Collcutt (1840-1924) - Brief notes on the Victorian architect who designed the Imperial Institute in London, from Bob Speel.

Comper, John Ninian (1864-1960) - A brief biography of the arts and crafts architect, with examples of his work St John the Baptist Church, Lound, Suffolk.

St John's Church - Workington, Cumbria - A brief guide to the Workington church designed by Thomas Hardwick, which has interior design by Sir Ninian Comper.

Comper, John Ninian (1864-1960) - A biography of Sir Ninian Comper, an Arts and Crafts architect working on Late Gothic Revival churches, from the website of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Inverness.

Cubitt, Thomas (1788-1855) - Brief notes on the architect Thomas Cubitt from Bob Speel.

Johannes Duiker - Dutch architect of the Modern Movement: brief biography and pictorial survey of his works by Rein Saariste, part of the AGRAM database.

Victor Djorbenadze (1920-99) - Rolf Gross provides insights into this architect from the Republic of Georgia. Photo essay on his "Wedding Cathedral" in Tbilisi. A visit with Victor Djorbenadze.

Downing, Andrew Jackson (18151852) - Contains a brief article and web links on this American horticulturalist, nurseryman, architect and landscape architect.

George Grant Elmslie - Biography and photograph of the Scottish-born Prairie Style architect from a site associated with "The Airplane House", Woods Hole, Mass.

Peoples Gas Irving Park Neighborhood Store - Brief profile of 1926 building designed by Elmslie in association with Herman von Holst.

The Healy Chapel - Photographs and brief history of 1927-28 funeral home in Aurora, Illinois.

Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship - Photographs and sectional drawings of the Egyptian pyramids.

Queens' College Cambridge - Queens provides images with descriptive text of its architectural features from medieval to modern.

20th Century University Architecture: 1900-1945 - Photos and information on American universities built in the period, from the Digital Archive of American Architecture.

King's College, Cambridge - An illustrated history from the official site of the college founded by Henry VI in 1441, with its magnificent chapel, completed by the Tudors.

Trinity College, Cambridge - A tour of the varied architecture of the college via sensitive bird's eye view, with comments on its history, from the official site. Includes the library designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

A Virtual Tour of St John's College, Oxford - The official site's interactive tour of this college founded in 1555 via sensitive bird's-eye view or navigation buttons. Includes history and expandable thumbnails of architectural details.

Brasenose College, Oxford - The official site provides an illustrated history of the buildings of this Tudor college.

Virtual Tour of Brasenose College - Dr Karl Harrison provides QuickTime views of Brasenose, with comments on the buildings, accessed via clickable plan, as part of his Virtual Tour of Oxford.

Balliol College Virtual Tour - A tour of the oldest college in Oxford, part of the Virtual Tour of Oxford. QuickTime panoramas are accessed via clickable plan.

St John's College Virtual Tour - This part of the Virtual Tour of Oxford provides interactive 360° photographs viewable by using a map of the college.

William and Mary: Wren Building - An illustrated history of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, built 1695-99 and the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States.

The One Room School Resource Center - Links to one-room school resources and a bulletin board.

One-Room Schoolhouse Center - Index of links that relate to various aspects of the history of one-room schools.

Altaville Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief profile of this 1858 California schoolhouse which was relocated and restored in the 1990s.

Andrews Schoolhouse - History of this 1881 Michigan one-room school which was moved to Shelby Township in 1975.

Ballard School - Brief history and photograph of this 1882 California schoolhouse.

Banner Oak School - Photograph and history of this Michigan brick schoolhouse constructed circa 1871.

Berry School - History of this reconstructed 1875 South Carolina schoolhouse.

Branch County Schools - History of the Coldwater Public Schools in Michigan, by Howard Holcomb.

Calico Falls School House - Historic schoolhouse at Dollywood, in Tennessee, which serves as an educational attraction.

Strong School - Photographs, history, and restoration of this circa 1900 schoolhouse which is now part of the Vicksburg, Michigan Historic Village.

Center Grove Schoolhouse - Photographs and brief history of this circa 1870 Texas schoolhouse which is now part of the Stephenville Museum.

Copenhagen Schoolhouse - Reconstructed schoolhouse which is now part of the Naperville Heritage Society in Illinois.

Coralville 1876 Schoolhouse - History and photographs of this Iowa schoolhouse from the Johnson County Historical Society.

De Smet One Room Schools - Photographs and history of De Smet schools from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in South Dakota.

Early Schools of Fulton County - Photographs and histories of several schools in this Ohio county.

Elm School - Photographs and recent history of this 1913 Missouri schoolhouse which was moved and renovated in 1996.

Friendship School - Brief history of this circa 1918 Kentucky schoolhouse which now serves as a museum.

Frost District Schoolhouse - Brief history and graphics of this circa 1849 Connecticut one-room school.

Granny Richardson Springs One-Room School - Brief description and graphic of this one room school which opened in 1900 and is now part of the Eastern Kentucky University campus.

Hickox School - History of this 1872 schoolhouse which is now part of the Geauga County Historical Society's Century Village Museum in Ohio.

History of Ada Schools - Historic photographs of several 19th century Ohio school buildings.

History of Waller Road Elementary School - History and graphics of this 1913 schoolhouse in Washington.

Iron Hill School: An African-American One-Room School - National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan which uses this 1923 Delaware school to teach themes of segregation, education, and the evolution of civil rights.

Lagunita Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief history of this 1897 California schoolhouse which was moved to the Boronda History Center in 1986 and now serves as a museum.

Lanesfield School Historic Site - History of this restored 1904 Kansas one-room school which now serves as a museum.

Lett One Room School - History and pictures of this 1936 West Virginia schoolhouse which was moved to park land in 1967.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Photographs, history, and current use of this 1896 California schoolhouse.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Brief description and graphic of this 1871 Kansas one-room school, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief history of this brick New Jersey schoolhouse.

Little Red Schoolhouse - History and picture of this 1835 Ohio one-room school which has been relocated and now serves as a museum.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief history of this brick school which now serves as a museum in Pennsylvania.

Locust School - History and educational resources for this 1854 Iowa schoolhouse which serves as a museum.

Louisiana Avenue School - History of this Perrsyburg, Ohio school and its predecessor.

Marshall Center One Room School - History of the 1893 structure which was moved to the University of Northern Iowa campus in 1988. Contains a list of one-room school museums in Iowa and a bibliography.

Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association - Group which coordinates a survey of one-room schools in the state and holds an annual conference. Contact information, merchandise, and a bi-annual newsletter.

Friends of Old Halfway Prairie Schoolhouse - Preservation organization related to the 1855 Wisconsin schoolhouse, listed as the oldest rural elementary school in Dane County.

Milan Township District 83 - History of this 1900 Illinois one-room school that was reconstructed on the campus of Northern Illinois University in 1999.

Mission Ridge One Room School - Photographs and history of this circa 1870 West Virginia school which has been moved to the West Virginia State Farm Museum complex.

Mission Run Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief description of this relocated and reconstructed 1884 West Virginia schoolhouse.

Mount Jackson School - Photograph and history of this 1865 brick Pennsylvania schoolhouse which was moved to the campus of Shippensburg University.

Mount Zion One Room Schoolhouse - Photograph and hours of operation for this 1869 Maryland schoolhouse which now serves as a museum.

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse - History of this 1750 one-room school from the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

National Register Nomination for the Central District School - Building description, statement of significance, and picture index related to this 1844 Vermont schoolhouse.

North Lyon County Kansas Rural Schools Project - Collection of pictures and historic information on the rural schools of northern Lyon County.

Norwich Corners School District #3 - Photographs and brief history of this one-room New York school.

Onchiota Schoolhouse - Photographs and history of this New York schoolhouse constructed circa 1923.

One Room Schoolhouse - Photograph and brief profile of this Massachusetts schoolhouse constructed in 1779.

One Room Schoolhouses - Pictures of several historic schoolhouses from Brown, Condit, East Bend, and Newcomb Townships, Illinois.

One Room Schoolhouses of Michigan - Collection of photographs of historic schools available for purchase.

One Room Schoolhouses of the Butler County Area - Gallery of historic photographs of Pennsylvania schoolhouses.

One Room Schools: Michigan's Educational Legacy - Web presentation from the Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University covering architecture, textbooks, students, teachers, and a day at school.

The One-Room Schoolhouse at Marshall University - Photographs and brief history of this 1889 union school which was moved to the West Virginia university campus in 1994.

Pioneer Sholes School - History and picture gallery of this circa 1872 Illinois school which has been relocated and renovated and now serves as a museum.

Plank Road School District No. 7 - Photograph and history of this New York one-room schoolhouse which was constructed before 1870.

Port Republic School Number 7 - Brief description of this one-room school located on the grounds of Christ Church in Port Republic, Maryland

Red Brick School - Photograph and description of this historic Michigan schoolhouse.

Restoration of Croft Schoolhouse - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission restoration of a two-story, four-room North Carolina schoolhouse originally constructed in 1890.

Roll One Room School House - Photographs and brief history of this 1903 Oklahoma schoolhouse which was donated to the Historic Roger Mills Preservation Foundation to serve as a museum.

Old Schoolhouse at Enterprise - Photograph of the Florida courthouse which was converted to a schoolhouse in 1888.

Old Stone School - History of this 1832 Massachusetts one-room schoolhouse.

One Room School House - Brief description of this Kentucky schoolhouse built in 1892 and now located in the Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown.

The Purdy School: A One-room Schoolhouse Experience - Brief history of this 1860 Illinois schoolhouse which was moved to the John A. Logan College Carterville campus in 1983.

Saxe Schoolhouse - Detailed history of this 1913 Virginia schoolhouse.

Schoolhouse Museum - Photographs and brief history of this New Jersey one room school which is now used as a museum for the Ridgewood Historical Society.

Schooling: Education on the Frontier - Gallery of historic photographs from the Fred Hultstrand and F.A. Pazandak Photograph Collection of life in the Northern Great Plains from 1880-1920.

Seneca Schoolhouse - Information for school field trips to this and other Maryland one-room schools in Maryland.

Shelby Area One Room Schools - Photographs and information regarding several historic schools compiled by the Shelby chapter of the Ohio Geneaological Society.

Simmons School Restoration and Relocation - Details the relocation of this brick Indiana schoolhouse.

Society for the Preservation of Ohio One Room Schools - Profile and membership information for this preservation society.

South Pass City Schoolhouse - Interior photograph of this Wyoming schoolhouse from the Historic American Buildings Survey.

Stach School - History and photographs of this Kansas one-room school built in 1877 and moved to the grounds of the Kansas State Historical Society in 1984.

Strawberry Schoolhouse - Pictures and detailed history of this 1884 Arizona schoolhouse which is the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona.

Sunnyview School - History of this 1881 Wisconsin one-room school which was reconstructed and now is part of the Chippewa Valley Museum.

Sutter Creek Grammar School - Photograph and brief history of this two story brick California school constructed in 1870.

Weavertown One Room Schoolhouse - Photographs and hours of operation for this 1877 Pennsylvania schoolhouse that now serves as a museum.

West Ward School - History and preservation of this 1848 Massachusetts schoolhouse.

Red Brick Schoolhouse Holds History Lesson - Article from the South Bend Tribune on the restoration of this 1848 Indiana one-room school.

Little Red Schoolhouse - History and restoration of this 1879 New York schoolhouse.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Pictures of this 1826 Connecticut schoolhouse located at Mill Hill Historic Park and Museum.

Little Red Schoolhouse - Picture and brief profile of the schoolhouse on the grounds of Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Links to related sites.

Kansas One Room Schoolhouse Project - Contains histories and a picture gallery of numerous schools, organized by county.

One Room Schoolhouse - Picture and brief profile of this 1779 Connecticut schoolhouse.

Port Tobacco Schoolhouse - History, architecture, and restoration of this 1876 Charles County, Maryland schoolhouse.

Dewey School - Photograph and brief history of this 1883 brick schoolhouse located near Chelsea, Michigan.

Schoolhouse Number 4 - Brief profile of a New York one-room school being restored by the Nanticoke Valley Historical Society.

Kennaway Schoolhouse - Pictures and description of the schoolhouse in Kennaway, a settlement village near the modern town of Harcourt, Ontario.

Craigflower Schoolhouse - Pictures, description, and archaeology of this British Columbia School. Students were taught at Craigflower Schoolhouse from 1854 to 1911s.

Historic Fort Snelling Schoolhouse - Picture and brief history of this St. Paul, Minnesota school. The first Protestant congregation and the first school on the upper Mississippi met here in the 1820s.

Forestville School - Historic photograph and brief history of this brick schoolhouse located in Forestville, Minnesota.

Grafton Schoolhouse - Picture, brief history, and restoration efforts of this Grafton, Utah schoolhouse built in 1886.

Bridge School - Brief history and photograph of Michigan's first public school.

Walled Towns Friendship Circle - Includes most of the towns and cities in Europe with surviving town walls. Photographs, information.

The Fortress of Neuf-Brisach, France - Illustrated description from an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, of the fortress town constructed 1698-1720, designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.

Castles in Africa - 17th-century kings of Ethiopia created fortifications at Gondar inspired by Portuguese design. Photographs by Janice Dennie accompany text from Harry R. Atkins, 'Ethiopia: The Land of Enchantment'.

The Ruins of Great Zimbabwe - The Iron Age site that gave its name to modern Zimbabwe is the remains of a stone-walled town built around 1200 AD. Dennis Ramsey provides photographs and description.

Fort Duquesne, Pennsylvania - Table Top Studios present their computer model of the fort c.1755 on the site of present-day Pittsburgh and explain how it was constructed from original plans.

Louisbourg - Attractive, well-organised site from Industry Canada giving an interactive plan, history, archaeology and images of the reconstructed 18th-century fortified town.

Fortress of Louisbourg - The Louisbourg Institute provides history, images, bibliography and visitor information for the fortified town in Canada, whose fortifications were rebuilt in the 1960s to their state in 1744. Searchable site.

St. George's, Bermuda - Photographs and brief histories of Gates Fort (1609), Fort St Catherine (1614 and 19th-century) and other buildings from Bermuda.Com.

Fortifications of Malta - Illustrated history of the fortifications of Valetta and nearby Fort Manoel. Geo-Cities pop-ups.

Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls - Steve Howe of the Black and White Picture Place provides a guide around the Roman and medieval city wall. Map, modern and archival images with description and history, including quotations from primary sources.

York City Walls - Virtual tour of the ancient city walls provided by City of York Council.

Stephen Wyley's Fortification Pages - Provides introductions with bibliographies to military architecture, siege warfare, castles and Anglo-Saxon burhs. Images and information on sites including Constantinople, Masada, Shiro and Ankara.

Crownhill Fort - History, plan and visitor information for this Victorian fortress outside Plymouth, UK, from the official site. Restored and owned by the Landmark Trust.

Medieval Fortifications - Expandable thumbnail images of Aigues-Mortes, Carcassonne and Pierrefonds in France from Jeffrey Howe's Digital Archive of Architecture.

Medieval Europe Photo Gallery - Take a photographic trip through the medieval castles, fortresses and other historic buildings of Europe.

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, United States - Built 1794-1803 on a five-pointed star plan. Description and photographs from National Park Service Baltimore Travel Itinerary.

Coastal Fortification on the Gulf of Mexico - Andrew Bennett provides photographs and history of coastal fortifications of four generations from 1817 to World War II.

The Roman Wall of Lugo - The City Council of Lugo describes the remarkably complete and well-preserved Roman town wall now a World Heritage Site. Includes history, illustrations and bibliography.

Fortress UK - John Bray traces the history of British fortifications from Tudor times until World War II, lists them by area with links, and lists related societies.

UK Fortifications Club - Researches and records fortified sites throughout the UK. Journal, membership and news.

Tennessus Castle, France - Photographs and popular history of this 14th-century moated castle in Poitou Charentes.

Castles of the World - Extensive collection of castles, palaces, fortresses and monasteries. Organized with search engine, maps, descriptions, photos and a directory.

Belgian Castles - More than 300 castles classified for visits, restaurants, hotels, meetings, weddings, bed and breakfast, possibilties for cultural events.

ORB Bibliographies: Castles - Over 1600 citations of works on castles from the Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies.

Château de Spontin - Small photographs and information for visitors on this picturesque late medieval Belgian castle.

Ranton Castle - Web-France International offers a history, photographs and description of this 14th-century castle in the Loire Valley. French language version available.

Castles and Palaces of Poland - Commercial directory with many castles and palaces organized by region. Includes information about the castles of the Teutonic Knights.

Castles of Tuscany - P.Ramponi's comprehensive guide navigated via an index and interactive maps. Readable history and photographs for each of the many castles or walled towns.

Dracula's Castle - Photographs and lively popular history of the stunning Bran Castle, Romania, once used by Vlad the Impaler, with mood music. Includes information about other castles in Romania.

Castles of the Middle Ages - An introduction to castles - their purpose, rooms, and defenses - and descriptions of some of the most famous in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe. Includes weddings in castles.

Castles History - An essay on the architectural development of castles in Europe by Michelle Roberts, with glossary and bibliography. Looks at their purpose, plan and construction. Text only.

Castles and Castle Ruins in the Netherlands - Enthusiast Marko Tjemmes supplies clear histories of castles close to his home in Rotterdam, illustrated with photographs, earlier images and ground plans. Bibliography.

Egeskov Castle - Renaissance moated castle in Denmark from 1554 with information in English, Danish and German. Contains a large park with beautiful gardens, and an old-timer museum.

Torrione Castle - An Italian fortress dating from the Middle Ages, though much altered. History and archival images.

Castle Tirol - Photographs and outline history of this medieval castle in Northern Italy - now a museum - from Dorf Tirol.

Coca Castle, Spain - History, description and photographs of this spectacular 15th century castle, brick-built by Don Alonso de Fonseca in the Mudejar (Moorish) style. Geocities pop-up banners.

Castles - Images and descriptions of several castles in Europe and Himeji Castle, Japan, with references, from Great Buildings Online.

Loire Valley Castles, France - Royal castles photo gallery by Georges d'Alba.

Medieval Castles in Finland - Beautiful photographs from Virtual Finland, with readable history by Dr. Carl Jacob Gardberg, State archaeologist.

Peel Castle - A virtual tour by Charles Guard. The castle is on St Patrick's Isle, part of the Isle of Mann.

Hohensalzburg Fortress - Fortress in Salzburg, Austria, built in 1077. One of the largest fully preserved fortresses in central Europe.

Chateau de Saint-Loup - History and description of this French Chateau. Includes interior and exterior photographs of the castle and gardens.

Castles of the United States - Castle-fan Jim is building himself a mock-medieval home. Here he gathers images of other imitation castles in the US.

Castle of Sypesteyn - The official site of this mock-medieval castle in Netherlands built around 1900 by C.H.C.A. van Sypesteyn, who intended it as an authentic reconstruction.

Castles and Fortresses in 3D - Jeffrey Cooper's photographs of castles and fortresses in Europe, including some in three dimensions, with instructions on how to view.

Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna, Finland - St. Olaf's Castle was founded in 1475 by Erik Axelsson Tott. Official site of the National Board of Antiquities has beautiful photographs, brief history and visitor information.

Medieval Siege - Companion site to the NOVA program on castles.

Sirmione Castle - An illustrated history and description from Glass, Steel and Stone of this 13th-century castle by Lake Garda, also known as Rocca Scaligera.

Châteaux and Castles in France - Collection of photographs taken by Vic Freund of Centralia College, Centralia, WA, US.

Chortkiv Castle from 1610 - This stone castle in Western Ukraine was built in 1610 to replace a medieval timber one. Roman Zakharii gives a photograph, history and description.

Castles: British and Irish - Amateur photographs with brief description of castles in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Medieval Castles of the World - Aims to catalogue and describe all the castles of the world. Many are listed, some with photograph and history. Includes a glossary of castle terminology.

Castles of the Crown of Castile - A bilingual site, English and Spanish, about the castles of this ancient Spanish kingdom. The castles are arranged by geographical category.

Hwasongsong Castle - Henny Savenije describes the construction of this fortress built (1794-1796) in Suwon, Korea by King Jeongjo. He includes the original drawings for it from the manuscript book Hwasong Seongyeok Uigwe.

Magnificent Crac des Chevaliers - John Crocker's brief history and virtual tour of the great Crusader castle in Syria. A clickable plan leads to his photographs and comments.

Helfstyn Castle - Roman Derych provides an illustrated introduction to the history and architectural development of one of the best preserved castle complexes in the Czech Republic.

Transylvanian Castles and Citadels - Illustrated histories, including plans, of the castles of Fagaras, Deva, Hunedoara and Bran (setting of Dracula), and medieval towers in the Hateg Country, all in the mountains of Romania.

Treasures and Mysteries of the Malbork Castle - Tourist guide Czeslaw Pajak describes the attractions of this medieval brick castle in Poland, once headquarters of the Teutonic Knights.

Albrechtsberg Castle - Description and history of this medieval castle between Melk and Loosdorf in Austria still used as a home. Includes location map and galleries of historical images and current photographs.

Castle Lichtenstein - German castle built in 1388. Privately owned by the duke of Urach-Württemburg and his siblings, but open to the public. From About.com

Castles in Allgäu / Bavarian-Swabia - The Tourism Federation supplies photographs, descriptions and visitor information on the castles in this German region.

Castles in Germany - A collection of photos and descriptions of castles in Germany by Vic Freund, Centralia College, USA.

Castles of Germany - Photographs and short descriptions of German castles.

Cochem Castle - The ruins of a medieval castle are incorporated into this romantic Neo-Gothic 19th-century edifice. Visitor information, events, history and plan of the castle with pictures.

Historical Monuments in Rhineland-Palatinate - Descriptions and photographs of the state-owned castles of the Rhienland-Pfalz region of Germany. Tourist and contact information.

Mike's Castles of Germany - Brief histories and expandable thumbnail photographs of the medieval Burgs Eltz and Stolpen, the Renaissance Schloss Glücksburg, the 19th-century fairy-tale Neuschwanstein and other castles by Mike Muuss.

Schloss Reichenstein, Germany - The Hotel Burg Reichenstein describes the history of this c.1900 reconstruction of a medieval castle, now a hotel, and provides some photographs.

Münsterland: A Land of Moated Castles - An article in German Life by John Dornberg on the history of this area and its castles, focusing on those still habitable castles that can be visited.

Chateaux, Castles and Stately Homes - Photos and information on structures located in the Mecklenburg, Vorpommern region of Germany.

Medieval Hohenlimburg Castle in Germany - The official site for this medieval hilltop castle provides an illustrated history, news and visitor information.

Burgruinen.de - Presents plans, dates and photographs of ruined castles in the Suedpfalz.

Virtual Tour Himeji Castle - History, map, tour and gallery of photographs of this magnificent timber castle on a stone base, built in 1601 by Terumasa Ikeda - a World Heritage site. By Hakurotowa No Kai.

Japanese Castles - A few photographs by Jamie Marconi of the more famous castles in Japan.

Castles of Japan: A Western Perspective - Aryn Lickey provides a computer aided montage of how Yonago Castle might have appeared, with a map of its location.

Tenshu - Steve Haynie describes the central feature of a Japanese castle. Pictures and short histories of tenshus and other significant castle structures.

Guide to Japanese Castles - Eric Obershaw provides a general history and description of castles in Japan, and photographs of castles he has visited, with histories taken from the official brochures and display text.

Castles of Japan - Takashi Toyooka offers a location map, brief description, thumbnail photographs and any relevant links for each castle. Select via an interactive map or an index. Bibliography.

Shiro: A Japanese Castle - Stephen Wyley discusses the development and aspects of Japanese castles. Drawings by Steven Lowe.

Himeji Castle - Detailed, illustrated history and description of this fine early 17th century castle and discussion of the technical orginality of its construction by a Japanese engineering company.

Nijo Castle - Kyoto castle built by the first Tokugawa shogun.

Grange Castle - An Irish 15th-century tower house. Photograph, history and information on its proposed restoration.

Historic Irish Castles - Photographs external and internal, QuickTime video, and brief history of selected castles by visitor Jim Moats.

Birr Castle Demesne - The official site supplies photographs and chronology of the castle, home to Lord and Lady Rosse, which is not open to the public. The early 17th-century castle was built around a medieval gate-house.

Tynte's Castle - An urban medieval tower house in Youghal, County Cork. An illustrated history, details of its restoration and plans and elevations from owner Daniel McCarthy.

Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland - Represents a broad selection of heritage attractions. For each there is a location map, photograph, brief history and visitor information. Also an events list.

King John's Castle - An illustrated history from Earthlore Ireland of the medieval fortress in Limerick built to guard the Shannon frontier. Includes discoveries from 1990s excavations.

Enniskillen Castle - A 15th century Maguire stronghold that became a military barracks, now housing the Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Photograph and visitor information from Lodgings Ireland.

O'Dea Castle - Irish 15th-century castle built by Diarmuid O'Dea in County Clare. Photograph and description of the Battle of Dysert O'Dea. Tripod pop-up banners.

Castles of Galway - Patrick Larkin's photographs of the ancient medieval castles, tower-houses and fortified mansions of County Galway, Ireland.

Swords Castle, Co Dublin - Fiona O'Raw provides history and photographs of the Norman and medieval castle of the Archbishop of Dublin. Also the 9th-century Round Tower. From Around Swords.

Blarney Castle - Ireland Interactive provides images and brief history of this medieval castle, famed for its Blarney Stone. Visitor information.

Castles of Britain - US-based Castles Unlimited offers a commercial research service. Lists of castles; photo gallery; ground plans and bird's-eye views of a few castles; general background articles; glossary.

Castle Studies Group - Aims to promote the study of castles in all their forms and by all possible means. Committee, news, conference. Hosted by Castles of Wales.

British Castles, Stately Homes and Houses - An interactive map leads to short descriptions by Risto Hurmalainen of castles and historic buildings he has visited, a gallery of expandable thumbnail photographs and links to official sites.

Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes of Britain - A guide with many photographs, to some of the castles, and stately homes of Britain, with particular emphasis on Nottinghamshire, where the author comes from.

Castles in England and Wales A-Z - A gazetteer from Britain Express: highlights, opening times, location maps and thumbnail photographs.

Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales - Database of 800 survivals. Interactive maps lead to photographs, brief descriptions and visitor information by Charles Taylor. Also a brief, illustrated history of the subject.

CastleXplorer - Uses interactive maps to find castles in Great Britain, featuring descriptions, photos and directions.

The Lost Castles of England - Royston Bland provides a list of castles in England and Scotland, an outline history of the castle in England, glossary and request for help. Tripod pop-up banner.

Island Castles - Appealing introduction to medieval fortresses of Great Britain by Edward Blanchard, from The War Times Journal, with professional photographs of a few of the most famous.

CastleUK.net - Site provides information and pictures for many castles in England, Scotland and Wales. Visitor information is enhanced by use of ordnance survey maps to pinpoint actual locations. Castles are easily searchable by location or alphabetical listings.

Castles and Ancient Monuments of Great Britain - Personal notes on and pictures of castles visited by Grobius Shortling. Glossary and outline history of fortification in Britain.

Leeds Castle - Official site providing virtual tours and comprehensive information for the castle, dog collar museum, park and gardens. Visitor information and downloads are available, including wallpapers and floorplans.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland - The second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor Castle, and home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. Restored in 1750 by Robert Adam. Some information on the history of the building.

Arundel Castle, West Sussex - The castle on a hill overlooking the river Arun was built at the end of the 11th century. It has been the residence of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 700 years.

Belvoir Castle - Official site providing a history of the castle, a virtual tour, opening times and special events information.

Castles, Forts and Pele Towers in Cumbria - A guide to Roman forts, Norman castles, medieval castles, pele towers and 'modern' castles in Cumbria. Photographs, brief history and links to official sites.

Castles of Cumbria - Edge Guide to Cumbria and the Lake District provides photographs and brief histories.

Cornish Castle Pictures - Cornish Light offers small images of Caerhays, Launceston, St Mawes, Restormel and Pendennis Castles and St Michael's Mount.

Hedingham Castle - This well-preserved Norman keep in Essex was built c.1140. Illustrated history and description, including a reconstruction of the siege of 1216. Visitor information, events including jousting tournaments.

Hever Castle - The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, tragic queen of King Henry VIII. Begun in the 13th century, it was converted into a comfortable Tudor house c.1505. News, history, visitor information, events.

History of Kenilworth, Warwickshire - This attractively-illustrated short local history by John Webb concentrates on the royal castle of Kenilworth. Convenient chronology, bibliography.

Bamburgh Castle - The castle sits on a basalt outcrop overlooking the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. It is home of the Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum.

Warwick Castle - An illustrated introduction to this magnificent castle by John Webb. Chronology, bibliography.

Wigmore Castle - Paul Wigmore provides images and a brief history of this ruined castle in Herefordshire, now in the care of English Heritage.

Wigmore Castle - English Heritage explains its novel policy for the conservation of this medieval castle as a romantic ruin. Aerial photograph, brief history and description of the site in 1995/6.

Westenhanger Castle - The Forge family, its owners, provide a history, plan and photographs of this 14th-century quadrangular castle at Hythe in Kent. Story of its conservation. Visitor information.

Whittington Castle Preservation Trust - Campaign by villagers to preserve this ruined Norman Marcher castle. Brief history. Interactive aerial photograph brings up description of features. Gallery of expandable thumbnails.

The Development of the English Castle - An illustrated history by David Dawson from Britannia.

Durham Castle - Tour provided by Durham University. Choice of interactive plan or index to find beautiful expandable photographs and information. Glossary.

Lewes Castle - Castle of Norman origin with an impressive 14th-century outer barbican gate. Owners Sussex Archaeological Society provide photographs, a brief history and visitor information.

Ludlow Castle, Shropshire - Border Discoveries Online supplies photographs and history of one of the finest fortifications in the Welsh March.

Muncaster Castle - The official site offers some photographs and visitor information on the building in the Lake District, now more country house than castle, that has been the home of the Penningtons since 1208.

Rochester Castle - Small photographs and brief history of the Norman castle with visitor information supplied by medwaytowns.com.

Skipton Castle - One of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Contains history and plans of the castle, education information for teachers, and fun puzzles for children.

St Michaels Mount - An illustrated guide to the castle from Cornish Light.

Chillingham Castle - A mediaeval castle continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations since the 12th century. Includes a brief, illustrated history.

Raby Castle - Mediaeval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house. Details of opening times and prices.

Rockingham Castle - Official site with visitor information, events diary, and a brief history of the castle with pictures of interior and exterior.

Bowes Castle - Information on Bowes castle, an imposing Norman keep castle built around 1087 on Stainmore, in Durham, involved in many sieges until at least 1322. Galleries, and historical details, a growing site.

Ludlow Castle - Official site with quick loading virtual tour, photographs and detailed castle history. Visitor information also available.

Sudeley Castle - Illustrated history of this splendid 15th-century castle laid waste by Oliver Cromwell, but restored in the Victorian period under the aegis of Sir Gilbert Scott. Visitor information, events.

Berkshire Castles and Country Houses - Histories of all the castles and many of the country houses of Berkshire. Castles include small mottes to the largest inhabited castle in the World.

Warwick Castle - The official site for the former home of the Earls of Warwick provides visitor information, illustrated timeline and history, guide and a virtual reality panorama.

The Castles of Wales - Location maps, photographs and information on over 400 castles and some abbeys and holy wells. Essays by experts on all aspects of the subject, glossary, bibliography.

Caernarfon Castle, North Wales - Photograph and quotation from D.M. Robinson and Roger S. Thomas, "Wales, Castles and Historic Places", supplied by Data Wales.

Caerphilly Castle - Photograph and brief history from Data Wales.

Conwy Castle, North Wales - Archival photograph and brief history from Data Wales.

Usk Castle - The Friends of Usk provide a plan and illustrated history and propose urgent works and improvements to this Norman castle in Wales.

Caldicot Castle, South Wales - Photograph, very brief history and information on medieval banquets and weddings there from Data Wales.

Penhow Castle, South Wales - Photographs (external and internal) and visitor information supplied by Data Wales.

Raglan Castle, Gwent - Border Discoveries Online supplies a plan, photographs and substantial history of this majestic late medieval ruin .

Pencoed Castle, Gwent - Data Wales supplies history, plans and photographs. Invites your views on the proposal to create "Europe's largest all-weather leisure and recreational facility" in the castle grounds.

Raglan Castle, South Wales - Two old postcard views and brief history from Data Wales.

Great Castles of Wales - Site by Paolo Ramponi. Interactive map brings up his photographs of the major Welsh castles, with plans and history taken mainly from the CADW guidebooks. English and Italian language versions.

Pencoed Castle - The Morgan Castle - A site dedicated to the traditional home of the Morgan family in Wales. Several photographs and short history.

Castles and Towers in Scotland - Online database of historic castles by regions of Scotland from Highland Traveller. Photograph, outline history and visitor information for each.

Blair Castle, Scotland - The official site does justice to the picturesque part-medieval, part-Victorian home of the Dukes of Atholl. A readable history is illustrated with beautiful photographs and 19th-century paintings. Visitor information.

Castle Levan - A 14th-century Scottish castle on the Clyde. Site includes historical information, plans, photographs, links to other castle sites.

Cawdor Castle - Official site for this medieval and 17th-century castle in Nairn, Scotland, home of the Cawdor family. History, online tour via sensitive plan, description of the gardens. Visitor information.

Eilean Donan Castle - Louis Costello provides a history and tour of this Scottish castle.

Caledonian Castles - David Caw presents photographs of over 100 Scottish castles and tower houses, most with a brief history. Many castles have multiple photographs and detailed histories. Floorplans are also provided for some castles. Amazon affiliate links.

Campbell Castles - The Clan Campbell Society (North America) provides photographs, histories, descriptions and visitor information on the Scottish castles associated with the clan.

Castle Urquhart - The Loch Ness Local Guide offers a photograph and popular history of this ruined castle.

Castles of Scotland - A US-based amateur enthusiast offers popular histories and galleries of expandable thumbnail photographs of selected castles. Graphics-heavy and with musical accompaniment.

Castles of Scotland - A selection of expandable thumbnail photographs from Beautiful England and Scotland.

Scottish Castles, Stately Homes and Houses - Sensitive map and list with brief details and expandable thumbnail photographs by Risto Hurmalainen, with links to official sites.

The Chatelaine's Scottish Castles - Joanne Mackenzie-Winters names over 200 castles, and provides photos and description of Cawdor and Eilean Donan, with history from the guidebooks. Hosted by Castles of the World.

Glamis Castle, Scotland - The official site of the home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne offers a history, illustrated tour and visitor information. The medieval castle has been extended and altered over the centuries.

The Ravenstone Project - Aims to restore this Scottish castle. Illustrated history and outline of the project.

Scottish Castles - Gallery of expandable photographs of castles from 'Filming in Edinburgh and Lothian' by the Edinburgh and Lothian Screen Industries (ELSI) office.

Scottish Castles Imagemap - An interactive map leads to a photograph and brief history for each castle. Intrusive Geocities pop-up banners.

Castles of Scotland - Corinne Mills provides a list of castles and fortified houses, some with brief histories.

Castles of Perthshire - Scottish Castles in Perthshire. Details for Blair, Doune, Castle Menzies, Huntingtower, Edinample, Drummond, Loch Earn and Methven.

Castles of Antrim - The Northern Ireland Tourist Board supplies brief histories and photographs of the Norman castles of Carrickfergus and Dunluce.

Dunluce Castle - A history of the castle, visitor information and numerous internal and external photographs are provided.

LIRR State Hospital Spurs - Information on Long Island, New York state hospitals and how they were served by the Long Island Railroad.

Bartonville State Hospital - Page at Historic Peoria concerning this disused Central Illinois mental hospital's history and ghosts.

Hospitals and Hospices in the Maltese Islands - A history with references by Charles Savona-Ventura. Covers civil and military, midwifery, naval and seaman's hospitals and hospices for the elderly.

Poorhouse Story - Extensive site concerning the history of poorhouses.

Eloise: The Poorhouse that Became an Asylum - Illustrated article by Mary Bailey from Detroit News on the history of the Eloise hospital near Detroit, Michigan.

Kew Asylum Museum - The Australian Science Academy Project explains its creation of a museum to document the history of this 19th-century former asylum in Victoria. Includes an illustrated history by Daniel Cass.

The Old Administration Building - Page at Public Health Museum site concerning main building of Tewksbury State Hospital, constructed in 1894 in the Queen Anne style to the design of Boston architect John A. Fox.

Waucapa County Wisconsin Asylum - Page at a genealogy site with information on the founding of this institution.

Franklin County Poorhouse - History and photographic exploration of this 19th-century institution in Northern New York that sheltered paupers and the mentally ill.

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center - History of this central New York State institution for the mentally ill located in Utica.

Lost Las Vegas - Insane Asylum - History page at Lost Las Vegas concerning the administration building of this New Mexico insane asylum.

Glenn Dale Hospital - The history, current status, and future uses of this closed mental hospital complex in Maryland. Includes articles and photographs.

Worcester Hospitals - Historic postcard images of the hospitals, asylum, and poor farm in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Manteno State Mental Hospital - Transform Art - Photo gallery by Dave Halbeck depicting disused Illinois asylum.

Peoria State Hospital - Illinois state history page concerning Peoria State Hospital (Bartonville Asylum)

Newark State School - History of Newark, New York institution for the developmentally disabled, with historic postcard image.

Kings Park Psychiatric Center - Through articles, photographs, and video, this site documents the now-defunct Kings Park Psychiatric Center on Long Island, New York.

Metropolitan State Hospital - The Massachusetts Film Office presents this former Waltham mental hospital for use in films. Page contains color photographs.

The Asylum Opens its Doors - Illustrated history of Utica and Marcy asylums in central New York State.

History of South Carolina DMH - Illustrated history of South Carolina State Hospital and the State Department of Mental Health.

Western State Hospital History - History page at Western State Hospital (Virginia) site, with many historic images.

Fulton State Hospital History - History page at the Fulton State Hospital site. Includes a photo of building at this Missouri institution.

Dorothea Dix Hospital - Official site of mental hospital in North Carolina. Contains history section and many historic images.

Origins of Therapeutic Landscape Design in Ontario - Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital - Extensively documented article from the 1998 Congress of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects

Town of Sykesville Warfield Complex Development Project - Information on many aspects of the restoration of the historic Springfield State Hospital buildings in Maryland.

Hudson River State Hospital - A Dark Passage expedition to the historic Hudson River State Hospital, a Gothic Revival mental institution dating from 1868.

The Building Design: Saint John Lunatic Asylum - Page describing the architecture of this 19th century Italianate insane asylum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Illustrated with floor plan.

Vshadow - Public Institutions - Illustrated Virginia university page describing the early history of two Virginia custodial institutions.

Fremantle Arts Centre and History Museum - History of this 1861 Gothic Revival building, once Australia's first lunatic asylum, now a museum.

Gloucester Asylums - History of former county asylums in Gloucester, U.K.: Horton Road and Coney Hill.

Hartwood Hospital - Illustrated history of Hartwood and other old Scotland mental hospitals.

Hospitals in Great Yarmouth, UK - A list of hospitals from medieval to modern, with brief histories and references to surviving records, from Norfolk Record Office.

Fairfield Hills State Hospital - Gallery of photographs of this former Connecticut mental hospital.

Diversatech - Manteno State Hospital - Recent aerial survey of the grounds of former Manteno State Hospital in Illinois.

Cane Hill - Page with historic photos, trivia and exploration reports concerning a huge former mental hospital in South London in the United Kingdom.

Binghamton State Hospital - Donna Thomas reports on the preservation prospects of this former mental hospital building in New York, designed by Isaac Perry.

Illinois State Institutions in the Early Days - Overview of historic Illinois state institutions for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and other populations.

Norwich State Hospital - Photos of Norwich State Hospital in Connecticut.

Bangor in Focus: Bangor Mental Health Institute - A illustrated history by Ryan R. Robbins of Maine's second state mental hospital, opened in 1901.

Public Hospital in Colonial Williamsburg - Article about this early mental hospital in Virginia

Michigan Historical Hospitals - Intended as a resource for adoption research, this page contains a useful list of historic medical hospitals, sanitariums, and mental hospitals in Michigan.

DMHDD Milestones in Tennessee - Timeline containing milestone dates for Tennessee institutions

Ribbon Cutting at Eastern Shore Hospital Center - Transcription of a 2001 speech by Maryland governor Parris Glendening concerning the redesign of this Maryland mental hospital.

Pennsylvania State Hospital for the Criminally Insane - Brief architectural specification page concerning mental institution in Farview, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Livonia Struggles to Revive Site of Abandoned Ardmore - Detroit News article concerning the status of the Ardmore Center mental hospital complex near Detroit, Michigan.

Abandoned Insane Asylums - Robert Foster's site featuring photos and historic images of abandoned asylums in the United States.

Rockland Psych - Photographs of dissused mental health building complex in New York.

Northern State Hospital - Illustrated history of Northern State Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

Hastings Regional Center - Rootsweb page with history of Hastings Regional Center in Nebraska.

Central State Hospital Museum - Page with contact and tour information for Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Glore Psychiatric Museum. Roadside America - Road report and review of the Glore Psychiatric Museum at the former mental hospital site St. Joseph, Missouri.

Pemanent Exhibitions of the Jefferson County Historical Society - The lower half of this page features information on the Madison State Hospital Museum.

Binghamton Psychiatric Center - Ron Clupper at Tier.net presents the history of this New York state asylum, along with modern photographs of the buildings and grounds. This includes the Castellated Gothic main building designed in 1858 to the design of Isaac Perry.

New Jersey Medical History Postcard Collection - List of vintage postcards of New Jersey hospitals and institutions, illustrated with several examples.

Eastern State Hospital Bat Project - Donna Hensley designs a bat house for Eastern State Hospital grounds in Medical Lake, Washington. Several photographs.

Early St. Louis Hospitals, Homes, and Asylums - History of several historic St Louis, Missouri institutions.

Salem County Almshouse and Asylum - Illustrated page with history and current preservation status of almshouse and asylum complex in Salem County, New Jersey.

The Run from Farm to Farm - History of Western Washington State Hospital (Fort Steilacoom)

1935 New York Hospitals - Listing of general hospitals, state hospitals, sanitaria, and related institutions as of 1935 in the state of New York.

Sample Entries Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center - Page from the Encyclopedia of New York State concerning former mental hospital in Utica.

International Network for the History of Hospitals - Promotes studies related to the historical evolution of hospitals from their beginnings to the present day. Conferences, advisory board, newsletters, membership form.

Investigation of Boyds Sanitarium - This ghost-hunting page provides a history and recent photographs of this one-time mountainside tuberculosis sanitarium near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Hospitals in New Mexico, 1912 - This page provides a list of New Mexico hospitals and institutions as of 1912.

Caring for the Mentally Ill - Long Island, New York history page concerning Kings Park and other mental hospitals.

Edgewood State Hospital - Railroad-oriented page features some building photos of this Long Island, New York mental hospital which has long since been closed.

Abandoned Hospital Info - Page of recent photographs of Brook Hospital, which dates to 1896, located in southeast London, United Kingdom.

The Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital Shrine - A "cyberspace shrine" for the abandoned Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Maidenhead, England.

Abandoned Memories - Photos of abandoned insane asylum buildings in Northville, Michigan

Northville Tunnels - History of Northville mental hospital complex in Michigan, with many recent photos.

Manteno State Hospital - Paragraph and several recent photos of building exteriors at this abandoned Illinois mental institution.

The History of Oak Grove Hospital - Vintage account at a genealogy site of the early history of the Oak Grove mental hospital in Flint, Michigan.

Flint Timeline Project - St.Joseph Hospital - History of St Joseph medical hospital in Flint, Michigan; founded in 1920.

Owosso Sanitarium - Illustrated article about sanitarium at Gute Hill in Owosso, Michigan

St. Joseph's Sanitarium and Bath House - Genealogy-related page with image and early history of medical/spa sanitarium in Mt. Clemens near Detroit.

Featured New York Postcards - Health Care - Images of vintage postcards of several hospitals, sanitaria, sanatoria, and eldercare institutions in the state of New York.

The Changing Face of Borgess - Early history including architectural information of Borgess Hospital, founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1889.

Pennsylvania Hospital: History: Virtual Tour - Illustrated virtual tour of hospital originally designed by architect Samuel Rhoads.

The History of Rotherham's Hospitals - Illustrated history of four United Kingdom hospitals.

History - Newark State Administration Building - Newark NY - Architectural history of administration building for institution for the developmentally disabled located in Newark, New York from 1873 to 1974.

Newark State School - Vintage photographs of Newark, New York institution for the developmentally disabled on fire.

Newark State School - History of Newark, New York institution for the developmentally disabled, from the Wayne County history pages.

Hospitals of Hamilton, Ontario - Pre-World War I postcard images of medical hospital, asylum, and sanatorium postcards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

The Colonnade - History of Rainhill Hospital in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Rossbret Asylums Website - Extensive index of asylums in the United Kingdom.

Asylum's Tale - Article about history and preservation status of mental institution in Tasmania dating back to the 1830's.

North Dakota State Hospital - History by Janell Cole of this state hospital opened in Jamestown in 1885.

Nevada Missouri Telecommunity - Joplin Globe article by Robert J. Smith on the conversion of former mental hospital in Nevada, Missouri into a "telecommunity".

Detroit Early Asylums - Genealogy-related page about the early institutions in Detroit, Michigan.

Old Hospitals of Greater Detroit - Index from 1967 - Lengthy list of the names and addresses of hospitals and related facilities extant in the Detroit, Michigan area in 1967

Poorfarms and Asylums - Index page with web sites pertaining to poorhouses, sanatoria, and asylums

Medical Heritage of Great Britain - A gazetteer of historic hospitals, dispensaries, spas and other medical heritage from the Bath and Wessex Medical History Group, arranged by county.

Bedlam: Custody Care and Cure 1247-1997 - An old Museum of London exhibition telling the fascinating 750-year-old story of Bethlem Royal Hospital, popularly known as 'Bedlam', the world's oldest institution caring for people with mental disorders.

Tales Of Eloise - Dedicated to the Eloise institution in Westland, Michigan; Chronicles the 150 year history from beginning to end.

Public Hospital - Official page for the museum in the reconstructed Public Hospital at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia; first opened in 1773.

The Lost Asylum - Fairfield Hills State Hospital - Documentary of Fairfield Hills, Located in Newtown, CT., with images, interviews, history , message boards and

History of Arizona State Hospital - Arizona state government page with history overview and sketch of this Kirkbride-like facility.

Byberry State Hospital - Recent photographs by Shawn O'Boyle of abandoned mental hospital buildings at Byberry State Hospital in Pennsylvania.

Byberry State Hospital - Photographs at darkpassage showing this abandoned mental hospital in Pennsylvania

Byberry Mental Hospital - Site containing a variety of pages on the history and current status of former mental hospital near Philadelphia.

Byberry - Byberry Mental Hospital facts, pictures, maps, and advice.

Haunted House - Byberry - Haunted house page concerning Byberry State Hospital.

About The Ridges - Illustrated text from speech by student Eric Root describing the history of former Athens State Hospital in Ohio.

The Ridges - Southeast Psychiatric Hospital in Ohio presents historic images and other information on the former Athens State Hospital.

Endangered New York Psychiatric Centers - The Preservation League of New York State describes four endangered asylum buildings.

Clinton Valley Center - Expandable thumbnail photographs by Butch of this abandoned asylum in Pontiac, Michigan, prior to demolition.

Brattleboro Retreat (Vermont Asylum for the Insane) - Nomination to include Brattleboro Retreat in the National Register. Includes detailed survey of buildings and other historic features on the site.

Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane - Illustrated history page at the Indiana Medical History Museum site.

Insane Asylum Number 3, Nevada, Missouri - Page by London Irwin featuring several historic postcard images of the old Nevada State Hospital.

WestonLandmark - Organization dedicated to the pservation of former mental hospital building designed by architect R. Snowden Andrews, located in West Virginia.

Map and Index of the Ridges - Map, photos, and building listings of The Ridges section at Ohio University which was formerly the Athens mental hospital.

Town Sees Red Over Police Vandalism (Weston, West Virginia) - Article from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from June 1999 about the former Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. The article gives equal attention to a police vandalism incident and plans to re-use the building.

Michigan Historical Marker - Clinton Valley Center - Michigan Historical Markers page on asylum building designed by Elijah E. Myers and completed in 1878.

Kennedy Museum of Art - History - Illustrated history of Kirkbride building designed by Levi T. Scofield at former Athens State Hospital in Ohio. This building now houses the Kennedy Museum of Art.

Clinton Valley Center - An Album of Images and History - Historic information along with modern and historic images of the former Pontiac State Hospital in Michigan.

Kirkbride's Hospital - Historic District web page with detailed description of this pioneering Philadelphia hospital and its history.

Spencer State Hospital - History of state hospital in West Virginia. Includes a photograph. Part of Roane County genealogy pages.

Paintings of Clinton Valley Center - William Brody's paintings depicting now-demolished Pontiac Michigan asylum designed by Elijah Myers.

Places in Worcester - Asylum For the Insane - Community page with historic anecdotes from several submitters, and old postcard views.

A Brief History of Spring Grove - Chronological history of second oldest mental hospital in the United States, with many illustrations including photos of buildings and building plans.

The Many Shades of Greystone - Newspaper site article about the history and possible future of this New Jersey mental institution.

Institute of Penn. Hospital Getting a New Lease on Life - Philadelphia Business Journal article concerning re-use of Dr Kirkbride's mental hospital building.

Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex - Minnesota Historical Society page with history, context, modern color photos, and links to related historic buildings.

Historic American Buildings Survey - Elgin State Hospital - Many photos showing architecture details of this northern Illinois asylum demolished in the 1990s.

St. Elizabeths Hospital - Historic Medical Sites page concerning this federal government mental hospital in Washington, D.C., with recent photo of the center of the Kirkbride building.

Justin's Haunts - The Ridges - A photo gallery of the former Athens State Hospital buildings and grounds in Ohio.

Olmsted School on Pan Am Site - Buffalo Preservation Report article opposing a school plan on the site of the H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmdsted - designed grounds of the Buffalo State Hospital in New York.

Kankakee State Hospital Historic District - State of Illinois entry consisting of a large recent photograph of tower section.

Center Building - Photographs by D.G. Palmer of the center building of the former Topeka State Hospital.

J. Farrow Museum - Illustrated page of museum on the site of the former Kirkbride-plan Winnebago State Hospital in Wisconsin.

Retreat Farm Feature - Prospectus concerning re-use of former farmlands of Brattleboro Retreat in Vermont.

Never Retreat - Vermont Magazine article from 2000 concerning the future of the Brattleboro Retreat farmlands.

About the Brattleboro Retreat - History of Brattleboro Retreat in Vermont, from the institution's web site.

Athens State Hospital Employees - Genealogy-related page featuring a vintage image of the administration building of Athens State Hospital in Ohio.

The Ridges, - Bernicle's photos from The Ridges, a former asylum now owned by Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Kennedy Museum - Sequential photo gallery with recent images of the former administration building of Athens State Hospital in Ohio.

Athens State Hospital - 1905 article about the history of Athens State Hospital in Ohio.

Athens Mental Health Center - Ghost-oriented web site with history of former Athens, Ohio mental hospital

PAWV Endangered Sites List - Weston State Hospital - Page with recent detailed photo and preservation status of abandoned state hospital in Weston, West Virginia

Touring Weston By Computer - Sunday Gazette Mail article about Weston State Hospital in West Virginia - laser scanning and history

Kalamazoo State Hospital - Gloria Liu presents several clear black-and-white photos of the interior and exterior of the Kirkbride building at Kalamazoo State Hospital in Michigan.

Weston State Hospital - Page of photos of Weston State Hospital at the Weston Democrat newspaper site.

Callan Park History - Illustrated history of Callan Park Mental Hospital in Sydney, Australia, including the Kirkbride complex built in 1885.

History of Rozelle - Illustrated history of Kirkbride-plan Callan Mental Hospital in Sydney, Australia, later integrated into Rozelle Hospital.

Callan Park - National Trust of Australia page concerning former mental hospital grounds and buildings in Sydney, Australia.

Battle of Callan Park - Article about preservation battle over the natural and historic resources of the former mental hospital grounds at Callan Park, Sydney, Australia.

Kalamazoo State Hospital - David Kohrman's web page with recent photographs of Michigan's oldest state hospital which is also the only one from the 19th century still in operation.

Save Clinton Valley Center - Extensive photo gallery of Clinton Valley Center, formerly located in Pontiac, Michigan.

Elgin State Hospital Annex - Postcard image of annex at Elgin State Hospital in Illinois, accompanied by description of early history.

The Ridges Isn't That Scary - Interview with Ohio University archivist and Ridges expert Doug McCabe.

Kirkbride Buildings - Information on Thomas Story Kirkbride and his mental hospital plan. Includes photographs of several Kirkbride buildings.

The Demise of Pontiac State Hospital - The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit site presents this well-documented and well-illustrated tour of the former Pontiac State Hospital (Clinton Valley Center) at a time when it had been partially demolished during 2000.

Central State Hospital - State of Indiana page containing several articles and many photographs of the history of this Indianapolis asylum.

Danvers State Hospital - Danvers State Hospital page for the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Consumer / Survivor History Project - Photos and text concerning restoration of Danvers State Hospital cemetary.

Danvers State Hospital - Stuart Phillips presents black and white photos of the exterior, interior, tunnels and cemetery of this disused asylum complex near Boston.

Danvers State Hospital - The Massachusetts Film Office presents this abandoned asylum for use in films. Includes several recent color photographs.

Danvers State Hospital - An illustrated article by Michael Ramseur on the history and evocations of this abandoned asylum in Massachusetts built in Gothic Revival style (1874-1878) to the design of Nathaniel Bradlee.

Danvers State Memorial Committee - Committee devoted to restoring the cemetary at Danvers State Hospital.

Danvers State Insane Asylum - Extensive site with images, and history of this famous disused former mental health complex in eastern Massachusetts.

Jeremy Barnard Photography - Danvers State Lunatic Asylum - A photographer's site featuring two photo galleries of Danvers State Hospital.

Lost Souls - Page concerning a July 2002 fiction book by Terry DuLong taking place at Danvers State Hospital.

DanversStateHospital.com - Journal, pictures, news, and more concerning Danvers, Massachusetts mental institution.

1856 - Official project website for the November 2000 memorialization event for Northampton State Hospital in Massachusetts. Includes description, map, history, and pictures.

Abandoned State Hospital - Several large interior and exterior photos of Northampton State Hospital.

Northampton State Hospital - An in-progress effort to capture the history of the hospital as well as the developing plans for its reuse in the near future. Accompanies a course at Smith College on the evolution and transformation of the hospital.

State Hospital for the Insane - Shaun O'Boyle's photographic essay of the Northampton State Hospital covering both the interior and exterior of this huge complex.

Northampton State Hospital - The Massachusetts Film Office presents this disused asylum complex for use in films. Page contains color photos and sizes and ages of some of the buildings.

Save Old Main - Organized campaign to preserve, renovate, and reuse the main building at Northampton State Hospital in Massachusetts.

Photo Gallery - Northampton State Hospital - Pages at coin-newbies, including original photographs and links.

Northampton State Hospital - Asaph Murfin presents many interior and exterior photos of Northampton State Hospital in Massachusetts. Includes a history timeline.

Northampton State Hospital - History article by Ryan Cotter

The Asylum - Ian Herrick's photo gallery depicting abandoned asylum in Northampton, Massachusetts. This site contains a large number of photos, many of them annotated.

Northampton State Hospital Reuse Plan - Illustrated page describing a plan for reusing the former Northampton State Hospital's land and buildings.

The Museum on Hospital Hill - Proposal for a museum on the former Northampton State Hospital site.

State Hospital Project Heading Off Track - Article about the recent status of the former state hospital property in Northampton, Massachusetts

The Death of the Mental Asylum - WebMD article on the recent history of Northampton State Hospital in Massachusetts.

Angels in the Architecture - Fine art photographer Heidi Johnson's black and white photographs of the former Traverse City State Hospital.

Ken Scott Photography - Building 50 - Photographs of the main building of the former Traverse City State Hospital, constructed in 1885 to the design of Gordon W. Lloyd

Grand Traverse Commons - A Landmark Rekindles Dr Munson's Vision - Newspaper article from 1997 on Dr. James Decker Munson and the history of the Traverse City State Hospital and the recent management of the property.

Saving Building 50 - Illustrated article from 1998 by Brian Upton and Janese Horton on efforts to protect Building 50 and the Grand Traverse Commons (formerly Traverse City State Hospital).

Save Building 50 - Traverse City State Hospital - Campaign to preserve Building 50, centerpiece of the former Northern Michigan Asylum (now Grand Traverse Commons), designed by Gordon W. Lloyd (1832-1905). Maps, photographs, history.

Traverse City State Hospital Paintings - Paintings by Ken Cooper of the historic buildings at the former Traverse City State Hospital

Building 50 and the Commons - Index of several Traverse City Record-Eagle newspaper articles of history and recent news concerning the former Traverse City State Hospital.

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons - Site concerning renovations and development of historic Traverse City State Hospital property by the Minervini Group.

Grand Traverse Pavilions - The Cottages - History - History of 100 year old residential Victorian-style cottages at former Traverse City State Hospital, with illustrations of new renovations.

Photos of the Old State Hospital Grounds in Traverse City - Several vertically-enhanced winter photos of the State Hospital buildings in Traverse City, Michigan.

Stopping Halfway in Commons Preservation - College paper documenting efforts to preserve the former Traverse City State Hospital buildings and grounds in the early 1990s.

Hospital Trail - Page of messages and reviews concerning the trails at Grand Traverse Commons (formerly Traverse City State Hospital).

State Asylum Traverse City Michigan - Photographs by Tari Oakes of Kirkbride-plan former asylum building designed by Gordon W. Lloyd.

Rolling Centuries Historical Farm - Organization working to preserve and promote appropriate re-use for the former Traverse City State Hospital barns and buildings.

Ancient Arts of Anesthesia Are Unlocked - Report that excavation of the medieval Soutra Hospital near Edinburgh showed that some 200 herbs and spices were used as medicines, reproduced in Today's Healthy News.

Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury - An illustrated description by Revd. David Hayes of the surviving medieval pilgrim hospice of St Thomas the Martyr, with visitor information, from the Online Guide to Canterbury.

The Hospital of San Luca in Lucca - A photograph and guide to the history and archaeology of this Italian medieval hospital, from the Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa.

Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune, France - A history, description and expandable thumbnail photographs of this surviving medieval hospital, now a museum, by Canadian visitor Sara Genn. From Saraphina Travelogue.

London Town Guide - Bedlam (Bethlehem Royal Hospital) - History of the Bethlehem Royal Hospital (c.1330 - 1930), the famous hospital for the mentally ill in London, England. No illustrations.

St John's Hospital, Bruges - A history and photographs of this large medieval hospital, now a museum, from Belgium Travel Network.

The Museum of St. Bartholomew's Hospital - Displays history of the now famous teaching hospital founded c.1123 in London, England. Guide and visitor information from Hidden London.

International Congress on Medieval Studies, 2001 - Abstracts of paoers delivered at the conference in Kalamazoo on 'The Medieval Hospital and Medical Practice: Bridging the Evidence' which includes hospital architecture.

Soutra, Midlothian - Brief mention of the excavation of a 14th-century Augustinian hospital, with a photograph of a related standing building. From Nick Taylor's guide to Midlothian, hosted by Heriot-Watt University.

Domus Dei, Portsmouth, UK - Hantsweb gives the history of hospice founded by Peter de Rupibus, the Crusader Bishop of Winchester, in 1212, fire-bombed in 1941. Includes photograph.

Medieval Hospitals of Bath - Jean Manco explains the purpose and history of the city's earliest hospitals: St Mary Magdalen, St John's, St Catherine's, the Leper's Hospital and Bellott's. Part of Bath Past.

Innocenti Hospital - Gloria Chiarini describes the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence, founded in 1419 for orphans and abandoned children, and designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Part of The Florence Art Guide.

The Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents - An illustrated description from Your Way to Florence of the gallery set in the early 15th-century orphanage designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.

The Archeological Museum at Santa Maria della Scala, Siena - An article from Crossing Magazine on the museum created in one of the world's oldest hospitals, first mentioned in 1090 as a hostel for pilgrims.

Blue Ridge Sanatorium - History and current status of Blue Ridge Sanatorium in Virginia.

Michigan State Sanatorium - History of tuberculosis sanatorium in Michigan, accompanied by vintage postcard images.

Gaylord's Alpine Center a Sight to Behold - Mike Norton reports in the Traverse City Record-Eagle on the history and current status of the former tuberculosis sanatorium in Gaylord, Michigan.

The Seaview Hospital Ruin - A photographic essay of the abandoned Seaview Hospital in New York City.

Womens Ward Pavilions at Seaview Hospital - Illustrated preservation page concerning New York City tuberculosis sanitarium constructed in 1909-1911. The buildings and terra-cotta ornamentation were designed by architect Raymond F. Almirall in the Mission Revival Style.

Ron's Official Waverly Hills Website - Pages with photographs, history, and current status of the Waverly Hills tuberculosis sanatorium near Louisville, Kentucky.

Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Paimio, Finland - Illustrated page describing institution designed by Alvar Aalto in Finland in 1933.

Sea View Sanatorium - Recent photographs of Seaview Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

Unofficial Waverly Hills Sanitorium Site - Contains history, photos, and links to other sites.

A Place in Time: South End -- Waverly - Courier-Journal article about the history of Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky, and its neighborhood.

Life in Wisconsin Sanatoriums - A look at the history and lives of patients in Hickory Grove Sanatorium, DePere, Wisconsin, and Muirdale Sanatorium in Milwaukee Wisconsin, WI; includes many photographs.

Sanatoriums in Virginia: ALAV - Trudea-syle aanatoriums in Virginia, part of American Lung Association of Virginia web site, Historical Collections, University of Virginia Health System.

Courthouses of Texas in 3D - Jeffrey L. Cooper's photographs of the best of Texas courthouses in 3D, with architects and dates of construction. Includes viewing instructions.

Cupolas of Capitalism - State Capitol Building Histories - Featuring historic information about all the American state capitol buildings with architectural data, pictures, descriptions.

Gent Town Hall - Photographs and description of this 15th-century Gothic municipal building from Belgium Travel Network.

Oklahoma State Capitol Dome - Architects Frankfurt-Short-Bruza give an illustrated history of the building begun in 1914, with original plans, and details of the dome to be added by November 2002.

Rochdale Town Hall - The grade 1 listed town hall in Rochdale is one of the most ornate town halls in England. Information, photos and historical photos of this fine Victorian building.

Government Buildings - Images and details of a selection of government buildings from around the world in Great Buildings Online.

A Treasure to Explore: Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Photographs, web-cam and story of the Canadian Parliament Buildings from their original construction to the conservation work still being carried out.

Public Houses, Taverns and Inns in Essex - Ian Hunter provides photographs and information on former residents.

National Pub and Brewery History - Steven Williams has gathered articles and links for those interested in the history (and legend) of the British pub. Hosts pages for the Old English Inn Society and Brewery History Society.

The Pubs of Kent - Photographs of public houses and their signs by Peter Blanche. Part of the Kent Genealogy Resources site.

Historic Pub Interiors - The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) provides a database of historic pub interiors: images and descriptions. Browse by regional list or via clickable map.

Coaching Inns - An article from the Regency Collection describing the plan and function of inns catering to horse-drawn travelers, illustrated with historic engravings.

Pub History Society - Encourages research into the public house by organising meetings and other events and publishing a journal. Aims, activities, list of contents of journal.

Lucy the Elephant - Photograph and brief history of this timber-built elephant in New Jersey from the Boardwalk catalog.

The Big Duck - An illustrated history from Roadside America of the roadside farmstand in Long Island, United States, shaped like a duck to advertise that ducks and duck-eggs were sold there.

A Scottish Pineapple - J.K. Gillon's illustrated description and discussion of the inspiration for the Dunmore Pineapple garden folly, built in 1761.

The Big Duck - Illustrated description and history by Kathy Biehl of this building shaped like a duck on Route 24, in the care of Friends of Long Island's Heritage.

The Shoe House - Brief illustrated history and description by Kathy Biehl of a house shaped like a shoe built by a shoe magnate in 1948 in Hallam, Pennsylvania.

Giant Shoe - Roadside America takes a look at houses shaped like giant shoes in Pennsylvania and California: history, description and images.

Statue of Liberty - An illustrated history, statistics and visitor information from the US National Park Service for this landmark designed by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and completed in 1886.

Hat 'n Boots - History of the Hat and Boots gas station in Seattle plus news and updates on preservation, restoration and relocation to a neighborhood park.

Longaberger Office Building - Craig S. Thom provides a photograph and brief description of this 1998 building in Newark, Ohio, in the shape of a basket, headquarters of a firm that makes baskets.

Oakley Interplanetary Headquarters - America Hurrah hosts photographs of this extraordinary building in California designed by company president Colin Baden with a spaceship-like centrepiece.

Hoover Dam: Taming the Colorado River - Sunset Cities gives construction facts and figures, history, photographs and visitor information on this giant dam built in the US Depression years.

Grand Coulee Dam - The dam on the Columbia river is the largest concrete structure in the United States. Charles Hubbard provides history, photographs and bibliography.

Parker Dam - Guide from Desert USA to the deepest dam in the world, built in the 1930s on the Colorado River. Includes history, photographs and visitor information.

Building The Ultimate Dam - Donald Jackson of the History Department, Lafayette College, describes his book on John S. Eastwood and the control of water in the American West. Excerpts and illustrations.

Gibraltar Dam - Historical overview of this dam built in 1920 and designed by Joseph Barlow Lippincott (1864-1942) in the Pacific Southwest, from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Sacred Places - Online accompaniment to a college course describing religious structures of all types.

Jerusalem Holy Sites - Photographs with brief details of churches, monasteries, the Temple Mount and other sites from the Virtual Tour of Jerusalem by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Sacred Spaces in Bendigo - A comparative analysis of the 19th-century Sacred Heart Cathedral and Chinese Joss House in Bendigo, Australia. Peter Prevos describes and compares the buildings as sacred spaces. Images and plans.

Mosque of Amr Ibn El-As - The Egyptian Tourism Ministry provides an illustrated history and description of the oldest mosque in Egypt, founded in 642 AD and rebuilt several times subsequently.

Mosques - Great Buildings Online provides images and information on famous mosques in Turkey, Syria and North Africa.

The Suleymaniye Mosque: Beyond Inspiration - Illustrated article by Alia F. Hasan from Suite101 comparing and contrasting this magnificent mosque with its inspiration the Hagia Sophia.

Mosques Around the World - IslamiCity presents photographs of outstanding mosques, both historic and modern, arranged by continent.

Saigon's Mosque - Photographs and brief history of this mosque built in 1935 by Indian Muslim traders.

The Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa, Cairo - Illustrated description from Intercity Oz of this impressive complex constructed for Sultan Hassan bin Mohammad bin Qala'oun in 1256 AD as a mosque and religious school.

Islamicpix - Adnan Alavi presents photographs of mosques around the world, with a few historical notes.

The Great Mosque of Cordoba - Jennifer Roberson gives an illustrated history of this magnificent building begun by Abd al-Rahman I in 785 CE. Part of an art history course at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Mosque - Tore Kjeilen explains the significance of the mosque to Muslims, its history, development and use, in an article for the Encyclopaedia of the Orient.

Sinan Mosques in Istanbul - Chuck Newman's photographs of his tour around the mosques designed by the famed 16th-century architect.

Renovating the Omayyad Mosque - As the Great Mosque of Damascus once more rises like the phoenix, Syria On-Line explains its long history of glory and disaster.

Al-Aqsa Mosque - An on-line tour of the complex of Islamic architecture in Jerusalem centered on the Dome of the Rock, from Palestine Home of History by Esam Shashaa.

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem - The first Muslim masterpiece is lyrically described and discussed by Roger Garaudy in the electronic version of an article from 'The American Muslim'. Photographs few but beautiful.

Dome of the Rock - A concise, illustrated, description of the oldest Muslim building which has survived intact, from the Jerusalem Mosaic web-site.

The Noble Sanctuary - A guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem - 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its center is the celebrated Dome of the Rock.

The Dome of the Rock: the Atypical Mosque - Article by Alia F. Hasan from Suite101. Photographs, history, influences on the architecture.

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel - Photographs, commentary and bibliography from Great Buildings Online on this Romano-Byzantine style mosque begun in 684.

Noble Sanctuary - A guide to Al-Aqsa mosque. Includes a history, description and photographs, and a brief guide to Muslim Jerusalem.

Templenet - Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.

Architectural Drawings of Temples in Bagan - Drawings and history of the most important architectural complex in Myanmar by the Department of Architecture, Yangon Institute of Technology.

Indian Temples - Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.

Salt Range Temples, Pakistan - Professor Michael Meister, University of Pennsylvania, provides expandable photographs and explains his project to analyse these monuments from the 6th to 11th centuries.

Temples - Images and information on well-known temples of all periods across the world, from Great Buildings Online.

Daladamaluwa Temple, Sri Lanka - Study by Waseda University, Japan. Aerial photograph; reconstruction model. Japanese language version available.

The Virtual Museum of Cham Architecture - Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the mediaeval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.

Temples - The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.

Lycian Influence on Indian Cave Temples - Architect Takeo Kamia investigates the relationship between ancient Indian cave temples and Lycian sarcophagi and cave tombs.

Daigoji Temple, Japan - The official site of Kyoto Prefecture provides photographs and a history of this temple with its five-storied pagoda (a National Treasure) erected in 952 A.D.

Hanoi Pagodas - Things Asian describes eight historic pagodas in Hanoi.

Pagoda - Mayumi explains the origins and architecture of pagodas, with examples of pagodas in Japan, illustrations and references.

Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture - An illustrated dictionary of Christian symbols, seasons and liturgical colors, with bibliography, by Walter E. Gast.

Jerusalem - Christian Architecture through the Ages - The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts this illustrated review by Yishai Eldar of churches, monasteries, convents and shrines from Early Christian to Modern.

Sacred Buildings of Suzdal - Photographs of 16th and 17th century churches and the St. Euthymus monastery of the Savior in the old walled town of Suzdal, Russia.

Churches and Monasteries - Photos and information on structures in the Mecklenburg, Vorpommern region of Germany.

Abbeys and Cathedrals - Carol Davidson Cragoe charts the changing tides and social setting of Christian architecture in England in this readable, illustrated BBC History Trail. Includes an activity, quiz and bibliography.

Churches in Florence - Guide to the many medieval churches the city from Your Way to Florence: brief histories, some with photographs.

Churches of Jerusalem - Outline and beautiful sample pictures from the book 'Beyond the Walls: Churches of Jerusalem' by Aviva Bar-Am, former Jerusalem Post correspondent.

Barbados: Religion and Spiritual Retreats - The Barbados Tourism Authority provides an interactive map of historic churches, leading to a photograph and outline history for each. The oldest is St George's (1784).

The New Jersey Churchscape - Frank Greenagel records the 18th and 19th century churches of New Jersey. Provides a database and photographic inventory, features, events list.

St. Brigid Catholic Church, San Francisco - Noted for its Irish stained-glass windows, 19th-century Romanesque architecture, and its Ruffatti organ. History, description, expandable photographs.

The Alberta Temple - Academic study with sources by Cheryl Dawes of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, Cardston, Alberta, designed in 1912 by American architects Hyrum Pope and Harold Burton.

Quebec Religious Heritage Foundation - Dedicated to the conservation of churches and other religious buildings in Quebec. Illustrated introduction and detailed, scholarly dissertations and monographs on specific buildings and topics.

Shrine of St. Michael, Italy - History and tour via sensitive cutaway drawing of the shrine in Monte Sant'Angelo on the Gargano peninsula. The shrine in a natural cavern lies at the heart of a complex of medieval buildings.

Cathedrals and Churches of St. Petersburg - Fine photographs by Boris Kuznetsov with descriptions from 'Orthodox St.Petersburg', ed. Maria Lyzhenkova (1996). Hosted by St Petersburg State Technical University.

First Congregational Church, Orwell, Vermont - Photographs, 19th-century painting and history of this fine example of the Greek Revival style, built in 1842 by Frederick Bostwick and Fobes. Hosted by the University of Vermont.

St. George's Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - A virtual tour of the Byzantine Revival church designed in 1916 by Erhard Brielmaier for the Melkite Greek Catholic community.

Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois - Oak Park Tourist provides an online tour with plan, photographs and history of the remarkable cubist concrete church designed in 1905 by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Coptic Churches in Old Cairo - Article on the lengthy history of churches in Cairo, beginning in the Early Christian era, from Copt-Net.

The Built Environment of American Religion - Bibliography of American churches by Peter W. Williams from the Material History of American Religion Project.

The Churches of Rome - Chris Nyborg's guide to churches of all denominations in this city central to the development of church architecture. Includes biographies of their architects and artists.

Margaret Visser: The Geometry of Love - A book exploring the basilican church of Sant Agnese fuori le Mura, Rome, rebuilt 625-38 to replace a 4th-century church. The author supplies her biography, reviews of the book and images with extracts from it.

Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois - Official site of the remarkable cubist concrete church designed by Frank Lloyd Wright reproduces the original 1906 brochure with plans, drawings and the design philosophy for the building.

The Many Mansions of Gods House - An essay by James Hudnut-Beumler, Vanderbilt University, on the style and location of church buildings in America, from the Material History of American Religion Project.

Treasured Churches of Cincinnati - A visual tour of the many Catholic churches of Cincinnati built since 1840, with their histories.

Parishes of the Isle of Man and their Churches - Frances Coakley provides histories of Manx parish churches illustrated with images, both modern and archival. Part of 'A Manx Notebook'.

Charlemagne's Church at Aachen - An article from History Today on the grand church built by Charlemagne about 798 beside his palace, influenced by Byzantine churches. No illustrations.

Wodan Still Speaks - Photographs by Guido Deseijn and Gerda Verheeke of Romanesque and Gothic sculptures on medieval religious buildings in Europe, suspected to represent the old pagan god Wodan or Odin.

Cathedrals and Churches in France - Collection of photographs taken by Vic Freund of Centralia College, Centralia, WA, US.

Churches and Cathedrals in Germany - Collection of photographs taken by Vic Freund of Centralia College, Centralia, WA, US.

Churches of Kotor - Clickable panorama, map, photographs and history of the churches of this town in Montenegro, Yugoslavia, by a group of art historians. Text in English and Croatian.

Baptisteria Sacra - An ambitious project by the University of Toronto aiming to create an iconographic index of baptismal fonts from the early Christian period to the 17th century. You are invited to contribute information.

Churches of Italy - Bill Thayer's tour: thumbnail images lead to pages or sites on churches in Rome, Milan, the Marche and Umbria.

The Hanging Church, Cairo - Illustrated description from Tour Egypt of the Coptic Church of St Mary, rebuilt in the 11th century. Its fascinating mixture of styles includes Corinthian capitals and Arabic-inspired ornament.

Divergent Paths: The Development of Newfoundland Church Architecture - An illustrated essay by Prof Shane O'Dea from Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage, describing the distinctive architecture of churches in Newfoundland.

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church - The official site of this towering Art Deco church in Tulsa, designed in the 1920s by Adah Robinson, gives a history and illustrated description, with commentary on its religious symbolism.

Mission Churches of the Sonoran Desert - The University of Arizona Library describes the major mission sites established by Spanish missionaries in the Sonoran Desert. Includes map and photographs.

Churches and Cathedrals in 3D - A collection of hundreds of 3D and 2D images of churches and cathedrals around the world by Jeffrey L. Cooper. Includes viewing instructions and map-based navigation.

The Churches of Gotland - Descriptions and pictures from the book by Dr. Bengt G Söderberg on the 92 medieval churches in Gotland still in use. Access by sensitive map or list.

Churches - A collection of photographs by Simon Meeds of churches, mainly in the United Kingdom.

Sainte Chapelle - Expandable thumbnail photographs and brief history of this Gothic chapel in Paris with notable stained glass windows, from Paris Pages.

Two Gothic Churches in Stendal - Photographs and history of the cathedral and the church of St. Mary in Stendal, Germany.

S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice - Ciao Venezia provide a detailed, illustrated description of the basilica built by Franciscan friars (1340-1445), rich in art treasures. Ground plan and tour.

St Bartholomew's Church, Demmin, Germany - An illustrated description from Discover North Germany of the Gothic, brick- built church, with its nearly 100-metre-high tower, a 19th-century addition designed by Schinkel.

Church of St. Catherine, Lille - Bilingual (English/French) history, description and images of this medieval church in the heart of Lille.

Cunning Geometry: The Designing of Medieval Churches - Michael T. Davis of Mount Holyoke College analyses the plan of the chapel Saint-Urbain, Troyes, built in 1262 by Pope Urban IV. Includes detailed plans showing the geometry.

Danish Church Art - Introductory essays and a guide to online resources by James Mills, part of ORB: The Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies.

Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland - The Rosslyn Chapel Trust presents a history of the chapel founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, Prince of Orkney, photographs of its rich carvings, and visitor information.

Ashburton Parish Church, Devon - Photographs and history of the medieval St. Andrew's, rebuilt in the 15th century, from the official site.

Minster Church, Sunderland - By the City of Sunderland College for the Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels. Attractively-written history, gallery of expandable images, both modern and archival.

Thruxton Church, Hampshire - The Friends of Thruxton Church provide a history and tour of the medieval church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates partly from the 13th century.

Stratford-on-Avon - Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, burial-place of William Shakespeare. If you can bear the musical accompaniment, use an interactive plan to find expandable images and historical notes. QuickTime panoramic views of nave and chancel.

St Olave's, York - Founded by Earl Siward of Northumbria (d.1055), though much altered. History of St Olave's, St Helen's and St Martin-le-Grand, York. Gallery of expandable photographs.

St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol - Magnificent church described by Queen Elizabeth I as 'The goodliest, fairest and most famous parish church in England'. Ground plan and illustrated tour.

Fairford Church, Gloucestershire - Cotswold HyperGuide supplies photographs and a chatty description of the only church in the British Isles with an almost-complete set of 15th. century stained-glass windows.

St Neots Parish Church - The official site provides a photograph, detailed history and description with glossary of this grand late medieval church, and notes on the organ built by George Holdich in 1855.

All Saints' Church, Nunney, Somerset - Scholarly report without illustrations by Michael Heaton on the archaeological watching brief during repairs in 1999.

Prittlewell, Essex, St Mary's Church - Site has some history and many photographs of this medieval church and many of its features from the last 14 centuries.

York, All Saints Church, North Street - Comprehensive information includes a tour of this important church and descriptions of its medieval glass, all illustrated with many photographs.

Ash, Kent - The official site includes a photograph, history and detailed description by John Newman of the parish church of St Peter and St Paul.

The Brancepeth Church Appeal - Restoration of the mediaeval St Brandon's in Durham Diocese. History, archaeology and architecture. Photo gallery: before and after the disastrous fire of 1998. Restoration plan and progress.

St Andrew's Church, Wood Walton - The Friends of St Andrew's provide photographs and history of this church standing isolated in fields north of Wood Walton village. The Friends aim to restore the church.

The Chapel of St Salvator - The collegiate church founded by Bishop Kennedy is a fine example of late Scottish Gothic architecture. Illustrated description from the University of St Andrews.

Model Parish Church - A virtual tour of an imaginary, but typical, 15th-century East Anglian parish church, from 'Mapping Margery Kempe' by the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Long Melford Church - Extensive set of annotated photographs of the huge 15th-century Holy Trinity Church, notable for its stained glass windows of the period.

Lavant, East and Mid, Sussex - Good amount of historical information on the churches of St Mary, East Lavant (12C to 19C) and St Nicholas, Mid Lavant (mainly 12C and 13C).

Axmouth Church, Devon - An illustrated article by Roger Johnson from Britannia, giving a history of St. Michael's Church, with a detailed description of its features from many periods, particularly its medieval wall paintings.

All Saints Leighton Buzzard Preservation Trust - News on the progress of the restoration of the 13th- century parish church, and the appeal supporting it. Photographs, brief history.

Kendal Parish Church - The official site provides a tour via clickable plan and a history of this exceptionally broad, five-aisled, 13th-century church in the Lake District.

Nottingham Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin - St. Mary's is the oldest religious foundation in Nottingham. Building work commenced around 1377, the nave was completed in 1475, and little has changed since, apart from some Victorian additions.

St Illtyd Church, Aberbeeg, Gwent - Photographs and history of this deconsecrated medieval church with pre-Norman origins, provided by the Friends of St. Illtyd. It includes a survey of memorials in the churchyard and a list of rectors.

Sefton, St. Helen's Church - This medieval church is the only grade 1 listed building in the whole of Merseyside. A brief history with dynamic plan that shows the phases of building and drawings of the Tudor woodwork.

Walpole St Peter, Norfolk - Some details of this large and famous village church which holds an annual flower festival.

Rosslyn Templars - An attempt to separate fact from fancy in the history of the profusely decorated Rosslyn Chapel, begun in 1446 by Sir William Sinclair, Grand Master Mason of Scotland.

The History of Slash Church - Dianne A. Jones provides a drawing, history, description and list of ministers of the oldest surviving frame-built church in Virginia, built in 1729. Hosted by Hanover County VAGenWeb.

Lithuanian Wooden Church Architecture - Extracts from a monograph by Dr Alge Jankeviciene on the hundreds of wooden churches, chapels and belfries in Lithuania, illustrated with expandable thumbnail photographs.

St.George's Anglican Church, Halifax, Canada - Parks Canada explains why this unique round wooden church, inspired by Palladian architecture, has been declared a national historic site.

Samogitian Wooden Churches - Lithuanian lowlanders traditionally built timber churches; some survive from the 18th and 19th centuries. History and photographs provided by the Samogitian Cultural Association.

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Beaufort, South Carolina - ICW-NET provides a photograph of this tall-steepled wooden church, built in 1811 in an interesting blend of styles.

The Unique Stave Church - Illustrated feature from Medieval Scandinavia on the wooden churches of Norway. Includes history, technology, decorated portals, classification. Illustrated descriptions of all surviving examples.

The Wooden Churches of Marmures, Romania - An illustrated history from Discover Romania of these churches built in the 17th and 18th centuries without iron nails, yet reaching impressive heights.

Petäjävesi Old Church - Frank Hellstén describes this World Heritage example of 18th-century Finnish wood architecture for Virtual Finland. Includes's Kari Palsila's 360-degree panorama photographs.

Old Saint Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, NZ - A fine timber Gothic church, designed by the Rev. Frederick Thatcher and built 1865-1866 in native timbers. From Wellington City Council Heritage Building Inventory.

Historic Church Gets Grant for Renovation - Savannah Morning News reports that Nicholsonboro Baptist Church, the oldest rural black church in Chatham County, Georgia (US), was awarded a restoration grant.

The Wooden Churches of Eastern Europe: An Introductory Survey - An illustrated review by Andrew Gregorovich of this book by David Buxton.

The Old Church at Petäjävesi - The official town site provides an illustrated history of this timber church built in 1763-1764 and now given World Heritage status. Includes a plan.

Wooden Churches from Transylvania and Maramures - UNESCO Romania presents the case for Romanian churches as one of the high points of wooden building art in Europe. Includes a list of eight outstanding examples.

Wooden Architecture of the Ukrainian Carpathians - Illustrated outline of this book edited by John Hvozda and published in 1978, which covers church and domestic architecture.

Wooden Architecture of the Carpathians - The Rural Green tourism Association of of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine describes the remarkable wooden churches and homes of the region, and their techniques of construction.

Romanesque Churches of Verona Province - Translation by Francesco Tregnaghi of a scholarly art history by Luigina Tregnaghi, with additional photographs, interior and exterior, including frescos and architectural details.

Vera Cruz, Segovia, Spain - Photographs and brief history of this unusual twelve-sided Romanesque church from Christus Rex.

Saint Esteban, Segovia, Spain - Photographs and brief history of this Romanesque church from Christus Rex.

Wimborne Minster - The official site for this church dedicated to St Cuthburga, who founded a nunnery in Wimborne c.705. The present church is mainly Norman. Outline history included.

Breedon and Worthington, Leicestershire - The official site contains a detailed history, description and bibliography by Brian Williams of the Saxon church of Breedon-on-the-Hill, notable for its sculptures. Plan and drawings.

All Saints' Church, Brixworth - Photographs, plan, model, history, discussion and bibliography on this Anglo-Saxon church by Stephanie James from Britannia Internet Magazine.

Odda's Chapel, Deerhurst - Photograph and brief history of this tiny Anglo-Saxon chapel built by Odda, Earl of the Hwicce, by David Nash Ford from Britannia Internet Magazine.

Saxon Churches in Britain - The introduction to 'Anglo-Saxon Churches in Britain' by David Nash Ford, reproduced in Britannia Internet Magazine.

Worth Church, West Sussex - Guide to the Anglo-Saxon Church of St Nicholas from the official site. Plan, external and internal photographs, history.

St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst - Photographs and history of this Anglo-Saxon church by David Nash Ford from Britannia Internet Magazine.

St. Laurence Church, Bradford-on-Avon - Photographs, plan, history, discussion and bibliography on this Anglo-Saxon chapel by Stephanie James from Britannia Internet Magazine.

St. Mary's Church, Sompting - Photographs, models, history, discussion and bibliography on this Anglo-Saxon church by Stephanie James and David Nash Ford from Britannia Internet Magazine.

Monkwearmouth Parish - The parish web-site provides a history and photographs of the ancient church of St Peter, founded 674, though much rebuilt in the 1870s.

The Shrine Church of Saint Melangell - This simple Romanesque church at Pennant Melangell, Wales, houses the relics of an Irish saint. Photographs, plan with historical notes, the legend of the saint, visitor information.

The Discovery of Anglo-Saxon Architecture - An illustrated article from the Ecclesiological Society about the work of Thomas Rickman - the first to recognise the Anglo-Saxon style of architecture - at Barton-on-Humber.

Brixworth Church - A history of this much-debated Anglo-Saxon church from 'Brixworth Village Appraisal' (1994), hosted by Northampton and Lamport Railway.

All Saints Church, Sutton Bingham, Somerset - The official site provides a detailed architectural tour of this tiny Norman and Gothic church. Its special treasure is its medieval wall paintings, featured separately.

St John Baptist, Berkswell, near Coventry - Norman church with a two-storey timber-framed porch added in the 16th century. Photographs and brief history.

St. Martin's Church in Canterbury - Ghazwan Butrous provides a photograph, outline history and description of probably the oldest church in England still in use as a parish church. Reconstruction drawing by John Bowen.

A History of the Saxon Church at Breamore - A photograph, history and description from Hampshire Life of this practically complete example of Saxon building from the late 10th or early 11th century.

Sompting, Sussex, St Mary's Church - A tour around this historic church, accompanied by many expandable photographs.

Bradwell-on-Sea, St Peter's Chapel, Essex - Comprehensive site devoted to this important small chapel which was built by St Cedd as a cathedral around 654, using the site of an old Roman fort.

Earls Barton, Northamptonshire - Many photographs with short descriptions, particularly of the famous Anglo-Saxon tower of All Saints church.

Wing, Buckinghamshire - Extensive history of the important Anglo-Saxon church of All Saints.

Chester, St John the Baptist's Church - Archaeological report by Chester City Council detailing an excavation within the vestibule between the church and its ruined tower before building work was carried out.

St Laurence's Chapel at Bradford-on-Avon - Southampton University explains its work on one of the best-preserved Anglo-Saxon churches. History, architecture, excavation, interpretation and computer-based reconstructions.

Kilpeck, Herefordshire - Peter Evans gives a description and photographs of this superb Norman church, with bibliography.

Churches of the Midlands - External and internal photographs by Dr David Postles of Leicester University Department of English Local History. Some explanatory text; more is promised.

Bedfordshire Church Photo Album - Photographs only by Kevin Quick.

Buckinghamshire Church Photo Album - Photographs only by Kevin Quick.

St. John The Baptist Church, Godolphin Cross, Cornwall - Photograph and anecdotal history of an appealing little village church built in 1851.

Pictures of Churches in Cornwall - Cornish Light offers small images of a handful of churches.

Devon Historic Churches Trust - A registered charity that assists Devon churches and chapels, of all denominations, with grants and loans for repairs, maintenance and restoration work.

Dorset Churches - A photograph and bibliography for each church, presented by Michael Day.

Diocese of Southwark - Access is available to a short history and description of each of the parish churches of the South London Diocese.

St Jude's Church, Hampstead, London - This Grade I listed building is considered Edwin Lutyens' finest church. The official site includes a history and many photographs.

St Martin in the Fields Church - Official website for this famous church in Trafalgar Square, London, designed by James Gibbs, and consecrated in 1726. Brief information about the history of the building.

Victorian City of London Churches - GenDocs supplies a list of churches with dates of building and parish register information.

Simon's Suffolk Churches - County-wide overview and historical background. Entries for individual churches have large, clear photographs and colourful descriptions by Simon Knott.

Nottinghamshire Church Photographs - Photographs only of many Nottinghamshire churches by Heather Faulkes and others.

Whittington, Worcester - History of the church of St Philip and St James, particularly of its complete rebuilding in the Early English style between 1842 and 1844.

Tin Tabernacles - Information and photographs of many of the tin churches, chapels and mission halls that were built since 1870. As temporary buildings most have long disappeared, but a surprising number do still survive.

Newcastle upon Tyne, St Matthew's Church - This site includes the history and some pictures of this large Victorian church which has five Kempe windows.

St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow - Gallery of expandable photographs from the Glasgow Guide of the eclectic church designed (1859) by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

Churches in Worcestershire - Descriptions and expandable photographs from Worcester Archaeological Service, by period from Norman to the 18th century.

Mid Sussex Parish Churches - 18 churches will ultimately be included by Penuel Ellis-Brown. Those covered so far have many photographs, all accompanied by descriptions and historical information.

Southwell Area Churches - Photographs of churches in around 20 places surrounding Southwell, Nottinghamshire, with historical information being added.

Cardiff Christian Heritage - A catalogue by Bob Evans of almost every place of worship in the Cardiff area of South Wales. Usually supplies a photograph and brief details, such as date and architect.

Sylly Suffolk - A lively guide by Aidan Semmens to some of the fine churches built from the wealth of medieval East Anglia.

Churches in the Yorkshire Dales - Attractive presentation from Daelnet of 44 parish churches: a line drawing and brief history of each.

Britannia: Parish Churches - Britannia's guide to the Parish Churches of England, Wales and Scotland. Excellent guide with a great deal of historical and architectural information.

North West Kent Parish Gazetteer - The North West Kent Family History Society include church photographs in their coverage of parish information useful to genealogists.

Alfriston Churches - Pauline Nicholson provides an image and short history for each of five churches in the Cuckmere Valley in Sussex: four Norman and Gothic parish churches and a Nonconformist built in 1801.

Richard's Church Sketches - Sketches of churches in Sussex. Some historical and architectural details.

Richard's Church Albums - Descriptions and photographs by Richard Derrick and others of churches in Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire and Somerset.

Round Tower Churches Society - Works for the preservation of churches with round towers, mostly found in East Anglia, and investigates their history. Council members, application to join, churches to visit, tour programme.

Montgomeryshire Churches Survey - This database from the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust provides a photograph, history and description for all historic churches in the county, accessed by list or map.

Historic Churches of Wales - A survey by Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust of all pre-nineteenth century churches across Wales. Also an online version of the Cadw booklet Caring For Church Archaeology.

Rutland Churches - Photographs of the 49 parish churches of England's smallest county, a few with descriptions and interior shots. Part of the Digital Atlas of England Project.

St. Peter's, Nottingham - An illustrated tour with history and photographs of this church of many periods, starting with medieval.

Paisley, Scotland, Thomas Coats Memorial Church - Part of the Paisley sky-line for a 100 years the Church is sometimes called the Baptist Cathedral of Europe.

Bristol Churches - Descriptions and photographs of around 15 churches in Bristol.

Stone Angels - Statues, memorials, monuments and descriptions of churches in various counties in the UK.

Church Towers - Illustrated article by Edward Wyatt in Prestbury Parish Magazine, featuring towers in Gloucestershire.

A Thousand Years of English Churches - The Churches Conservation Trust cares for over 325 Church of England churches no longer needed for parish use. Details of churches, events, publications, all in full version or text only.

Southwell DAC Church History Project - Project by the Diocesan Advisory Committee to supply histories for all the churches in the Diocese of Southwell. A few are already available.

Churchmouse - Peter Fairweather's guide to ecclesiastical architecture, stained glass, church monuments and other funerary monuments such as cast-iron grave markers.

North Oxfordshire Church Photographs - Photographs only of churches radiating out from the author's home town of Banbury and taking in some parts of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.

Duddingston Kirk - Illustrated description and historical development of this Scottish church by J.K. Gillon. The present Gothic structure incorporates Romanesque features.

Medieval Wall Painting in the English Parish Church - An illustrated catalogue by Anne Marshall, Open University. Includes an introduction to the topic, bibliography, location list and access details.

Kent Resources - Peter Blanche's Towns and Villages Index leads to pages which include photos and historical information on many churches.

Churches in Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex - For each church of his selection, John Owen Smith offers a photograph and verse. For some there is a history extracted from the guidebook.

This is York - Churches - York has the finest set of medieval town churches in England. The Evening Press provides a guide to them and York Minster: brief histories, visitor information and some photographs.

Derbyshire Church Photographs - GENUKI site with photographs of churches, some having a little accompanying text.

Ecclesiological Society - History of Society which was founded in 1879, events, publications, membership details. Also monthly articles and images of church features.

Gloucestershire Parish Churches - Photographs of many churches, but no history. John Wilkes has included detailed charts analysing the architectural features on the top of each church's tower.

Shropshire's Nonconformist Chapels - Pictures of, and historical notes on many of the various nonconformist chapels in Shropshire, by Janice Cox.

Silkstone, near Barnsley, Yorkshire - Brief history of this church and some of the local people connected with its past. A fund raising appeal is trying to ensure that this 'Minster of the Moor' can carry on its work for many generations to come.

Churches on the Isle of Wight - Guide to the churches, with illustrations and varying notes.

Friends of Friendless Churches - Cares for nearly 30 historic and redundant places of worship in England and Wales. Details of properties and joint membership with Ancient Monuments Society.

Greenock, Scotland, Old West Kirk - History and photographs of the first Scottish Presbyterian church to be built after the Reformation. Built in 1591 and moved in 1926, its famous 19th century glass is described.

Dearne Valley Churches and Chapels - Photograph, brief details and history of every church and chapel in the Dearne Valley, and surrounding areas of South Yorkshire. By Martyn Gleaden.

Cheshire Churches - Large photographs by Bill Moston.

Churches in NW England - SE Lancashire, NE Cheshire, NW Derbyshire. Expandable photographs of a selection of churches, compiled by Ian Rhodes.

Sussex Churches - Photographs and some historical information of a few churches along the Sussex coast.

J31 Churches - Photographs and brief histories of about a dozen churches between Sheffield, Rotherham and Worksop (around J31 of the M1 motorway).

Church Architecture in Enfield - List of local churches and short descriptions of each.

Middlesbrough and Surrounding Village Churches - Expandable photographs of a few churches, some with a single paragraph description.

Purbeck Towers - This site covering 7 churches in the Isle of Purbeck is aimed at bellringers. It also describes parts of the history of the churches, especially the towers with their bells and frames.

Church Plans Online - Latest news of this Lambeth Palace Library project to make 11,800 plans and drawings freely available during 2002-3. They are mainly from the important archives of the Incorporated Church Building Society and span the period 1818-1982.

Shropshire Roots - Geneological site with access to around 150 expandable thumbnail photographs of many Shropshire churches, but no history.

Lambeth Palace Library Sources for Architectural History - Brief guide to the archive and manuscript holdings of architectural interest that are held in this public library that was founded in 1610.

Pictorial Images of Worcestershire - Genealogical site with many variable size photographs and drawings of Worcestershire churches, but no history.

Churches of Suffolk - Many photographs of a handful of splendid Suffolk churches, accompanied by some descriptions, by Dr Dave Postles.

Gloucestershire Churches - Many churches are each described in a short paragraph, and there is useful information for those wishing to visit them, from GlosNet.

Churches of Cumbria - A guide to some 130 of the town and rural churches in Cumbria, with photographs and brief descriptions. From Visit Cumbria.

Hampshire Churches - Extensive histories of around 80 churches, most with a single photograph. Part of a Geneological site, Hampshire Life.

Sole Bay, Suffolk - Sole Bay Team Ministry provide descriptions of their churches on the Suffolk coast which include Blythburgh and Southwold.

East Anglian and Other Churches - Annotated images by Sarah Stanbury and Virginia Raguin, part of a study of medieval mystic Margery Kempe. There are brief histories and bibliographies for some of the churches, particularly in Kings Lynn and Long Melford.

Bourne, Lincolnshire, and Around - Photographs and historical information are available for churches in the town of Bourne and many of the villages nearby.

Wharram Percy, Yorkshire - Details and plans based on archaeological evidence from the 1980s. They show the development of this church from the 10th to the 14th centuries, and its subsequent decline as the village became deserted.

Visit Northumbria's Churches - A vast number of churches each have basic descriptions, some photos and opening arrangements are also included in this extensive site on the Christian Heritage of Northumbria.

Churches of London - Clickable map leading to church names, some with short histories, each with an illustration. Part of Steve James's geneological site Steel Jam.

Northamptonshire Church Photographs - Photographs and short descriptions of some churches in the county.

English Parish Churches - A series of short articles giving basic information on the history of church building in England.

Shropshire Historic Churches Trust - Registered charity helping to preserve the rich heritage of Shropshire Churches. Information on how churches can apply for grants and how the public can help.

London Churches - London Ancestor provides engravings - mainly early 19th-century - of churches in London.

Derby and Derbyshire Churches - Photographs of some churches in and around Derby, some include a very brief history.

Images of the North East of England - Photographs of some churches, the images are expandable and are then accompanied by a paragraph of historical information.

Lancashire Churches - A page of good photos and useful text on each of a selection of churches within the historic boundaries of Lancashire, by Tony Boughen.

Church of England's Built Heritage - The official Church of England site. Organization, history, built heritage.

English Parish Church Architecture and History - David Rees gives histories and images of historic churches, starting with Dorset: St Nicholas at Studland, Milton Abbas and St John's, Holdenhurst.

Southend-on-Sea, St Erkenwald's Church - John Whitworth celebrates this now demolished Edwardian church: history, newspaper articles and photographs.

Derbyshire Churches - Photographs only of parish churches by Andrew McCann.

Church Wall-Paintings in Wales - Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales explains that the medieval church was a riot of colour inside. An illustrated introduction, with database search via CARN.

The City of London Churches - Steve Millar's comprehensive guide with photographs to the 55 churches and other places of worship in the City of London. Includes clickable map.

Romney Marsh Mediaeval Churches - A photograph and a paragraph on the history of each of 13 churches in this unique area by the Kent coast.

Dyfed Parishes - Photographs of churches and chapels, with information on parish registers, supplied by the Dyfed Family History Society.

Christ Church, Eastbourne - Includes an illustrated guide to this Victorian church. Text taken from 'A Short Guide to Christ Church', by F. E. Ford; photographs by Andrew Leach.

Open Churches Trust - Started by Lord Lloyd-Webber in 1994 to encourage places of worship to unlock their doors and allow more general access.

Churches of Cornwall - Internal and external photographs of a large number of churches.

Newbury, Berkshire, St John the Evangelist - Comprehensive details of this Dykes Bower church built after a bomb destroyed the previous Butterfield church in 1943.

Churches in Brighton - Photographs of Roman Catholic and Anglican churches in Brighton, historic and modern, by Jacque Lintell.

London Docks, St Peter - Many photos and details on this comprehensive site of St Peter London Docks, a church built in one of the poorest districts in London, and consecrated in 1866.

Church Crawler - Phil Draper has listed the churches of his home city of Bristol, but likes to visit others off the beaten track too. Exterior and interior photos and much information.

Kentish Town, Saint Silas the Martyr - Photos and information on this church designed for this inner London area by Ernest Shearman and consecrated in 1912.

Enfield, St Mary Magdalene - This prominent Butterfield Church of the early 1880s is portrayed in detail using many photos along with the details of its history. There is also a page with a photograph and brief details of all churches in the Enfield Deanery.

Highgate, St Augustine - The architect of this N London church was J D Sedding, work started in 1887 but was not completed for many years. The site includes photos and some history.

Church of St. Theodore at Mistra, Greece - Photograph of the 11th-century Byzantine church from Fordham University, New York.

Computer Model of the Hagia Sophia - Project by Princeton University in 1996. Technical details of producing the model, some photographs.

Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem - Plan, photographs and history by John Abela of the church founded by the Emperor Constantine the Great on the site of the crucifixion and entombment of Jesus, provided by the Franciscans and Christusrex.

Hagia Sophia - Great Buildings Online provide photographs, 3D model, choice quotations and bibliography of the Byzantine masterpiece designed by Isidoros and Anthemios at Istanbul, Turkey, 532-7.

San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy - This octagonal church, built 526-47, is among the finest and least altered of all Byzantine buildings. Great Buildings Online provides a description and bibliography.

Ravenna Mosaics and Monuments - MW&V sell this CD-Rom guide to the famous mosaics of Ravenna in four languages. Sample screen shots on-line.

World Heritage Sites in Ravenna - The tourist office in Ravenna provides photographs and descriptions of its group of 6th-century churches: the octagonal San Vitale and the two basilicas of St Apollinare, famous for their mosaics.

Monuments of Ancient Georgia - Photographs and descriptions of a fascinating group of early churches, provided by Lika Mamulashvili and hosted by the Parliament of Georgia (Europe).

Baroque Churches in Salzburg - Salzburg is remarkable for the number of churches from the Baroque era. Photographs and histories from Salzburg Information.

Historic Church at Heart of a Modern Row - The Guardian reports the outcry from preservationists at the plan to return the Church of the Intercession - jewel of Moscow baroque - to church use.

The Friends of St. George's Church, Ramsgate - Volunteers raising funds to preserve this Gothic Revival church built 1824-7 to the designs of Henry Hemsley. Includes a detailed history by Jennifer Smith, events, repairs, photographs.

St Saint Stephen's-in-the-Field, Toronto, Canada - The official site provides an illustrated history of this Gothic Revival church built in 1858 to the designs of Thomas Fuller.

Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, New York - Tim Chang's illustrated guide to the history and architecture of this Gothic Revival church, designed in 1895 by the French architect Napoleon Le Brun. Bibliography.

First Methodist Church, Lubbock, Texas - Photograph and brief comments on this late Gothic Revival church built 1952-55 to the designs of Wyatt C. Hedrick.

A Gothic Revival Church - Design by Richard Upjohn c.1850s in the Library of Congress. Upjohn was a key figure in introducing the Gothic Revival to the United States and in defining the form of American church architecture.

St. Vincent's Catholic Church, Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Photograph and brief history of this example of English Perpendicular Gothic Revival, designed by the Missouri architect, Thomas Waryng Walsh c.1838, from Rose City Net.

Mariner's Church, Detroit - History, description and photographs of this Gothic Revival building consecrated in 1849 from the US National Register of Historic Places Detroit Itinerary.

Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, Seattle - History, description and photographs of this Gothic Revival church designed in 1889 by Chicago architect Henry Starbuck, from the US National Register of Historic Places Seattle Itinerary.

Henry Langley and The Making of Gothic Guelph - An in-depth, illustrated article by Gilbert Stelter about the Gothic architecture of churches in Guelph, Canada, designed by Toronto-based architect Henry Langley.

Cathedrals - Images and information on selected cathedrals in England, France, Germany and Italy, provided by Great Buildings Online.

Ouspenie (Dormition) Cathedral, Rostov, Russia - The official site provides an outline history and many photographs of this onion-domed church of c.1500, with its ornate interior.

Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland - Illustrated history and description from the official site of the Roman Catholic cathedral of Newfoundland, built 1846-55 to the design of John Philpot Jones.

St. Peter's Cathedral, Trier, Germany - Photograph and brief history from the City Guide Trier of this cathedral begun in 326.

Salzburg Cathedral - Photograph and history of this magnificent Baroque church from Salzburg Information.

Mexico City Virtual Guide: The Metropolitan Cathedral - An illustrated history and description of this Baroque cathedral.

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed - Moscow Guide gives a brief history and images of the stunning onion-domed cathedral in Red Square designed by Russian architects Barma and Postnik for Tsar Ivan the Terrible.

Christ Church (Anglican) Cathedral, Waterford - The only neo-classical Georgian Cathedral in Ireland, designed by John Roberts (1714-1796). Brief history and conservation appeal.

Kilmore (Anglican) Cathedral - St Feidhlimh's Cathedral was built in the 19th century, incorporating a Romanesque doorway brought from nearby Trinity Island in Lough Oughter. Photographs.

St. Fin Barre's (Anglican) Cathedral, Cork - Combines a history of the building with a biography of its architect William Burges (1827 - 1881). Photographs.

St Patrick's (Anglican) Cathedral, Dublin - The official site supplies a brief history.

St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin: Virtual Tour - An interactive 360-degree photograph of the interior, provided by Dublin Live.

Christ Church (Anglican) Cathedral, Dublin - The cathedral of Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ Church, was founded by the Vikings, rebuilt by the Anglo-Normans restored by the Victorians under George Edmund Street. This attractive official site gives history, archive catalogue, images, and visitor information.

St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh, Co. Cork - A history and photographs of the neo-Gothic cathedral designed by the architects Pugin and Ashlin. It took 47 years to build, starting in 1868.

St. Fin Barre's (Anglican) Cathedral, Cork - The official site includes an illustrated history of this cathedral design in 1862 by Willliam Burges.

Pisa in Virtual Reality - ComPart provides interactive 360-degree QuickTime panoramas of the superb architectural ensemble of Cathedral Square, the cloistered churchyard, Baptistry and Cathedral, with brief descriptions.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa - The official site gives an illustrated history of the famously tilted medieval cathedral bell tower, Quick Time Virtual Reality panoramas and huge searchable archives of photographs and historical sources.

Florence Cathedral - Great Buildings Online provide photographs, commentary and bibliography on the Gothic cathedral designed by master mason Arnolfo di Cambio, with a Renaissance dome added by Filippo Brunelleschi.

Orvieto Cathedral, Italy - Photographs, commentary and bibliography on the Gothic cathedral designed by master mason Arnolfo di Cambio and built 1290 to 1500, provided by Great Buildings Online.

Cathedral of San Marco, Venice - Plan, photographs, brief history and critical analysis of this Italo-Byzantine marvel by Michelle Roberts.

The Duomo, Milan - A photograph and brief history of the largest of the Italian Gothic cathedrals, (begun c.1386) from Deborah Volpe's Guide to Milan's Art and Architecture.

Passing Through St. Peter's - A gallery of beautiful images of the central cathedral of the Catholic faith provided by Eternal Word Television Network.

The Duomo, Siena - A beautiful example of the convergence of Gothic and Romanesque - squat, round domes and arches offset by soaring towers. Expandable photographs and description from Digital Imaging Project.

St. Peter's in Rome, Italy - Images, commentary and bibliography on this great cathedral from Great Building Online.

Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, Orte, Italy - Photograph and brief history from Christus Rex.

Cathedral, Pisa, Italy - Images, commentary and bibliography from Great Buildings Online.

Vatican City - Christus Rex has galleries of expandable images of St Peter's Basilica and the pontifical palaces.

Florence Cathedral - The official site provides an illustrated history and bibliography of the famed Santa Maria del Fiore, with its octagonal baptistry and Renaissance cupola. Includes plans of mosaics and frescos.

Cathedrals and Churches in France - Collection of photographs taken by Vic Freund of Centralia College, Centralia, WA, US.

Monumental Churches of Antwerp (Belgium) - Attractive introduction to the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady and other historic churches and chapels: history, description, expandable thumbnail photographs. Official site of the diocese of Antwerp.

The Duomo, Milan, Italy - A photograph and brief history of the largest of the Italian Gothic cathedrals, (begun c.1386) from Deborah Volpe's Guide to Milan's Art and Architecture.

St.Bartholomew's Cathedral, Plzen, Czech Republic - An illustrated history and description by Milos Wimmer of this outstanding Gothic church, from City of Plzen.

Cathedral of St. Nikolaus, Stendal, Germany - Photograph and chronology of the Gothic cathedral in former East Germany, with its two slender spires.

Gothic Cathedrals - ThinkQuest project with brief, clear overview of materials and construction methods illustrated, and bibliography.

The Gothic Cathedral - Elizabeth A. Peterson of Utah University presents plans, drawings and photographs of Gothic cathedrals in England and France, and the cathedral complex at Pisa.

St Vitus Cathedral, Prague - A gallery of images of the medieval cathedral, with some historical notes, from the Praha Experience.

Cologne Cathedral - Highlights from Cologne Tourism of the history and architecture of one of Germany's largest religious structures, with links to the city's Roman, Romanesque and Medieval periods.

The Oeuvre Notre-Dame - A detailed, illustrated history of Strasbourg Cathedral, with updates on a recent renovation. Building tool dictionary, glossary of Gothic architecture. In English, French, German.

Bradford Cathedral - A brief, illustrated history of this comparatively modest cathedral. The medieval parish church of St Peter became a cathedral in 1919. Photograph of the remains of a Saxon preaching cross.

Bristol Cathedral - About Bristol supplies photographs and a brief history of the Abbey of St Augustine, founded in 1140, which became the Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in 1542.

Medieval English Cathedrals and Churches - S.H. Shepherd's professional photos of Durham, Gloucester, Lincoln, Litchfield and Salisbury Cathedrals, along with some churches.

Salisbury Cathedral - The attractive official site has a brief history and building chronology. An interactive map of the close leads to photographs, history and visitor information on the buildings around the cathedral.

Medieval Cathedrals in England and Wales A-Z Guide - Britain Express provides a tourist guide: thumbnail photographs, brief histories and visitor information.

York Minster - The elegant official site for the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Well-designed tour with photographs and brief historical details.

Salisbury Cathedral - Dan Hastings gives his thoughts on this masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture, along with a fuzzy photograph and a better image of a painting by John Constable.

Salisbury Cathedral - Well-designed tour: an interactive aerial view leads to expandable photographs with commentaries and plans. Also primary text, essay, current research and bibliography. Part of Virginia University's Salisbury Project.

Gloucester Cathedral - The official web-site has an outline history, detailed plan and gallery of beautiful photographs using natural lighting effects. Also visitor information.

Sheffield Cathedral - The official site, hosted by Sheffield University, provides a history of this medieval church elevated to cathedral status in modern times.

Ripon Cathedral - The official site provides an outline history of the medieval minster which became a cathedral in 1836 and an educational tour, with clickable cutaway view leading to text and illustrations suitable for school use.

Winchester Cathedral - The official site of this magnificent medieval church provides a history, plan showing building phases and features, illustrated description and a gallery of professional, expandable photographs.

Rochester Cathedral - Largely Gothic, though with some Romanesque architecture remaining. The official site provides history, virtual tour using a sensitive ground plan and visitor information.

Llandaff Cathedral - The official site provides an illustrated history of this mainly Gothic cathedral on one of the oldest Christian sites in Britain.

Exeter Cathedral Keystones and Carvings - Avril Henry and Anna Hulbert's searchable explanatory catalogue of the medieval interior sculptures. Images, descriptions, introduction, notes and bibliography; clickable plan.

Lincoln Cathedral - The official site provides an outline history with reconstruction drawings, and a well-designed tour: beautiful photographs, including close-ups, with brief explanations, and a clickable plan.

Lichfield Cathedral - The City Council offers an illustrated history of the medieval cathedral and its predecessors: Litchfield has been the seat of a bishop from the 7th century.

Lichfield Cathedral - The official web-site provides a history and floor-plan coloured to show dated building phases, with details of what is where. Photo album has expandable thumbnails.

Leicester Cathedral - The official web-site has a floor plan, brief history and illustrated tour of the medieval Church of St Martin which became a cathedral in 1927.

Hereford Cathedral - An illustrated introduction with visitor information from 'Herefordshire and the Wye Valley'.

Gloucester Cathedral - Britannia Internet Magazine supply photographs, an engraving, history (by David Nash Ford) and detailed architecural analysis with bibliography (by Stephanie James).

Exeter Cathedral - The official web-site. Clear interactive plan, coloured to show building phases. Clicking on locations leads to large photographs and brief details, which can also be seen by following the tour.

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford - The official site gives a substantial history, with sources. Founded as the church of an Anglo-Saxon nunnery and incorporated into a college, Christ Church became a cathedral in 1546.

Brecon Cathedral, Wales - An illustrated history is provided by this official web-site. Once the church of Brecon Priory and then a parish church, it became a cathedral in 1923.

St. Woolos Cathedral, Newport, Wales - The official web-site supplies an outline history of the Norman and Gothic church adopted as the cathedral for the new diocese of Monmouth in 1929.

Canterbury Cathedral - An unofficial look at this World Heritage building by Peter Blanche: some history and photographs, external and internal, including tombs. Part of the Kent Genealogy Resources site.

Chester Cathedral - Elegant official site, giving history, description and visitor information. The church of the former Abbey of St Werburgh became a cathedral in 1541.

Canterbury Cathedral - The official site provides photographs, history and an interactive tour.

Winchester Cathedral: St. Swithun's Shrine - An illustrated article in Britannia pieces together the evidence for the structure of this popular shrine destroyed in 1538. Bibliography.

Worcester Cathedral - Photographs and an elevation drawing from Alison Stones, Images of Medieval Art and Architecture.

Gothic Architecture in England: The Cathedrals - Amy Johansen's outline of the topic, using Wells, Lincoln and Gloucester as examples of the three main styles of Gothic Architecture. Includes bibliography.

Glasgow Cathedral - Official site for the cathedral of the Church of Scotland. Includes a brief history of this medieval church by The Very Rev. Dr. W. J. Morris, and a picture tour.

St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen - The official web-site delves into the medieval cathedral's Celtic roots and has a limited photo album.

Amiens Cathedral - A virtual tour presented by Columbia University. An exceptionally deep site, offering computer graphics, photography and architectural drawings, Shockwave and Flash animation.

Bourges Cathedral - A lively, illustrated introduction to the Gothic Cathedral of St Etienne, begun at the end of the 12th century, from the official Bourges local authority site.

Chartres Cathedral - San Jose State University presents this masterpiece of Gothic. History and virtual tour of stained glass windows, sculpture and architecture with plan and model.

Great Gothic Cathedrals of France - An online sample of Stan Parry's guidebook. Photographs, excerpts, driving and rail directions.

Notre Dame de Paris - An exploration from Earthlore: timeline, history and photographs of this Gothic masterpiece.

Medieval Architecture in France - Images of French cathedrals, churches and abbeys from Alison Stones, Images of Medieval Art and Architecture.

Strasbourg Cathedral - An illustrated history from Strasbourg Online on the Gothic Cathedrale of Notre Dame.

Cathedral of Laon - Expandable images of this Gothic cathedral built ca.1157-1205, with a brief quotation from Nikolaus Pevsner.

French Gothic Cathedrals - Art student Daisy presents a timeline, map and bibliography of Gothic cathedrals in France with essays on Early Gothic, High Gothic and Late Gothic, with illustrated examples.

The Cathedral of Segovia, Spain - Photograph and brief history of this magnificent Gothic church from Christus Rex.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Maribor, Slovenia - Photograph and history of this Romanesque cathedral from the University of Maribor.

Durham Cathedral - The official web-site gives a brief building chronology.

Norwich Cathedral - The official site for this magnificent Romanesque and Gothic building supplies a gallery of expandable photographs and a description, outline history and bibliography.

Carlisle Cathedral - Official guide to Carlisle Cathedral, founded in 1122, and one of the smallest cathedrals in England.

Durham Cathedral Tour - Attractive site with interactive plan, photographs and description. Provided by Durham University.

Ely Cathedral - Attractive official site for this magnificent Norman Cathedral, founded in 673 as a monastery by a Saxon princess. History and interactive map with photographs and details. Visitor information.

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church - The official site provides a photograph, history, significant dates and visitor information

St David's Cathedral, Wales - The official site has a brief history and an interactive map, coloured to show dated building phases, which leads to photographs and details.

Rochester Cathedral - Small photographs and brief history of this Norman cathedral, with visitor information from medwaytowns.com.

Canterbury Cathedral - An illustrated report by Kevin Blockley and Paul Bennett on the discovery by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust of remains of the Anglo-Saxon cathedral. Plan and reconstruction drawing.

Peterborough Cathedral - The official site of the cathedral built as an abbey in 1118. An outstanding example of Norman architecture, with later additions. History, features and funding appeal.

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney - Journalist Sigurd Towrie provides a lively, illustrated history in 'Orkneyjar' of the cathedral founded in 1137 by Earl Rognvald Kolsson in memory of his sainted great-uncle Earl Magnus.

The Virtual Tour of Ripon - A tour of the inside of Ripon Cathedral, with some good photographs. From Stem Computer Systems.

Westminster Cathedral - The official site of the primary Catholic Cathedral in England and Wales includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley.

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow - The official site provides a history of the building designed by George Gilbert Scott, with a special section on Gwyneth Leech's murals.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool (RC) - The official site give a history of this remarkable Modernist building completed in 1967. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, the circular plan and spiked elevation is intended to evoke Christ's crown of thorns.

St Paul's Cathedral, London - The official site of the magnificent Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. It has an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas that require QuickTime VR.

Coventry Cathedral - Official site giving history and visitor information.

Cathedrals of Britain - The Pilgrims Association provides a guide to churches, cathedrals and abbeys in the UK and Ireland. Each has a page with history, pictures and visitor information.

Canterbury Cathedral - Canterbury Archaeological Trust uncovered the Anglo-Saxon cathedral beneath the present one. Illustrated report from Current Archaeology.

Medieval English Cathedrals A-Z Guide - A gazetteer of cathedrals in England and Wales from Britain Express including opening times and how to get there.

Edinburgh Cathedral ( Roman Catholic ) - Originally the Chapel of St Mary, built in 1814 to the designs of James Gillespie Graham, it became a cathedral in 1878. Brief history; interactive plan leads to photographs and details.

Liverpool Cathedral (Anglican) - Mersey World provides a photograph and brief details of the largest Anglican cathedral. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, it is a 20th-century building in a traditional mould.

The Cathedrals of England. - Julian Thurgood provides an introduction to the subject and a full list of Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals in England, with links to their web-sites.

Coventry Cathedral - Peter Barton's illustrated history of the new cathedral built to the design of Basil Spence after the medieval cathedral was destroyed by bombing in the second world war.

Cathedral Calls - BBC feature spotlighting the English stone mason and history of Gothic architecture in Britain, with links to prime examples.

Southwark, St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral - The official site includes images and brief history of this cathedral designed by Pugin.

Aberdeen, St Andrew's Cathedral - Opened in 1817, the cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church was the first of many buildings in the city designed by Archibald Simpson.

Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral - History from Napier University of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, Cathedral of the Church of Scotland.

Belfast, St Anne's Cathedral - The official site includes an illustrated history of this Church of Ireland cathedral begun in 1899 in the Hiberno-Romanesque style.

Abbeys and Cathedrals of England and Wales - Britannia guide.

The Cathedrals of Britain - BBC History Online gives examples of cathedrals from Norman to modern in this illustrated introduction. Includes a typical cathedral floorplan.

Coventry Cathedral, Death and Resurrection - A series of pages from Know Britain exploring the symbolism of the ruined medieval cathedral, and the contrast of the modern cathedral.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York - The official site provides a history and virtual tour of this massive Gothic Revival church begun in 1892 and still unfinished. Ralph Adams Cram was the chief architect.

Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, Canada - The official site includes a tour of this Neo-Gothic building designed by J.C.M. Keith c.1896 but only completed in 1991.

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York - The official site gives a photograph and outline history of the largest Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in the United States, built 1858-87 to the designs of architect James Renwick.

St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, New Zealand - This Gothic Revival church (1878-86) was designed by F.W. Petre, one of New Zealand's finest Victorian architects. Illustrated history and description; original plans.

Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis, Missouri, US - Brief description from the National Historic Landmarks Database of this large Gothic Revival church was designed by Leopold Eidlitz (1823-1908).

Monasteries - Images and information on a selection of monasteries from medieval to modern in Europe and Asia, provided by Great Buildings Online.

Mount Athos, Greece - There have been monks on the "Holy Mountain" from Byzantine times; it is the centre of Eastern Orthodox monasticism and a World Heritage Site. Picture galleries and brief details of 20 monasteries from Babis Mavridis and George Lambros.

Maulbronn Monastery, Germany - The most complete and best-preserved medieval monastery north of the Alps and hence a World Heritage Site. Brief history, 19th-century plan and photographs from Wolfgang M. Werner.

The Abbey of Montecassino - Illustrated history and visitor information for the famous Italian monastery founded by St. Benedict. Bombed in 1944, it has been rebuilt to its former plan.

Thorn, Netherlands - Photographs and history by Louis Reens of this important convent founded in the 10th century and closed in 1797. A magnificent church survives. Hosted by Christus Rex.

St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt - An illustrated history and description of this ancient monastery in the Sinai desert, built 527-565, from Tour Egypt.

Franciscan Church, Plzen, Czech Republic - An illustrated history and description by Milos Wimmer of this early Gothic church and monastery, from City of Plzen. The cloisters and chapter house survive.

Abbeys - An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia explaining the history, layout and function of monasteries. Expandable thumbnail image of the plan of Durham Cathedral Priory, UK.

The Epau Cistercian Abbey, France - Plan and photographs of the abbey founded in 1229 by Queen Berengaria, widow of Richard the Lionheart. Most text is in French, but the plan and a very brief summary are available in English.

Mount Athos - Histories and visitor information for this remarkable cluster of early monasteries from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, via sensitive map or list.

Abbey of Saint-Martin-aux-Bois - Photographs, drawing made in 1669, history and description by art historian Chris Henige from his site Aedificium. Misericords, stained glass.

Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain - A guided tour of this flourishing ecclesiastical community by Macedonian Heritage, including an illustrated description of its architecture, with bibliography.

The Abbey of St Avit Sénieur, Dordogne, France - A study by the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow, using digital technology to record and reconstruct the Abbey. Plan, elevations, panoramas, information.

Art of the Fresco: Romania's Painted Monasteries - The Romanian churches of Humor, Moldovita, Voronet feature completely frescoed walls inside and out. Brief historical perspective and illustrated descriptions of each site.

Bulgarian Monasteries - A lengthy overview of the origins and development of monasticism in Bulgaria, with illustrated features on several monasteries, from Bulgaria.com.

Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Hungary - Benedictine monks settled here in 996 and went on to convert the Hungarians. Official history, description and photo album of this World Heritage Site, still in monastic use.

The Abbey of Saint-Germain of Auxerre - The French Ministry of Culture covers 15 centuries of history of this monastery founded by Germanus. Plans, reconstructions, biography of Germanus, virtual pilgrimage, and outline of techniques used in studying the building.

Westminster Abbey - The official site for the burial place of kings. Five QuickTime virtual reality 360-degree interactive panoramas. Or tour with an interactive floor-plan leading to beautiful photographs and accompanying history. Visitor information.

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