The medieval cathedrals are one of the greatest achievements of English architecture and one of my great passions (the passion for architecture comes from the rest of my family – my father, brother and son are all architects). Because of their chequered history of building and rebuilding, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 through to the Reformation and Dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in 1539/40, they exhibit a wide variety of architectural styles, evolution and implementation – both within one building as well as between them. It’s these elements that I’m attempting to capture in my photographs -- structures that signal strength and purpose, beauty and majesty, elegance and grace, exuberance and awe, intimacy and reflection -– demonstrating such a magnificent variety of form for common functions.
Self-published book on Blurb:
http://www.blurb.com/b/4631778-english-medieval-cathedrals
