MRM2913284: A view of the angel roof at St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, Mid 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913310: The angel roof at Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk, c.1445 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913266: Hammer beam roof angel at St. Mary's, North Creake, Norfolk, bears the Crown of Thorns of the Crucifixion - one of the Instruments of the Passion, Early 15th century? (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913298: A roof angel at Upwell St. Peter, Norfolk, hands extended in blessing, c.1410-25? (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913311: The angel roof at Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk and the C20th Ninian Comper rood, c.1445 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431890: Malaysia / China: Carving of the Diamond King Mo-Li Hai, Guardian of the North, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431911: Malaysia / China: Carving of Xianhe Tongzi (Bai He Tong Zi), depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913294: Angel on hammer beam plays a psaltery. St. Nicholas, Kings, Lynn, Norfolk, c.1400-10 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913287: A view of the angel roof at St. Nicholas Chapel. Kings Lynn, Early 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913304: The angel roof at St. Mary's Magdalene, Wiggenhall, Norfolk, c. first half of 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913286: Side view of a hammer beam angel (an archangel) at St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, Mid 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913292: Roof angel plays a wind instrument, now lost; St. Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. , Early 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

DPS3503786: Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913301: A hammer beam angel in the roof at St. Mary's, West Walton, Norfolk, 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913261: Roof angel on hammerbeam bears the scourges of Christ's Passion. St. Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, c.1400-10 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913293: Roof angel on hammer beam plays a psaltery; demi-angels on wall plate; part of tie beam in background. St. Nicholas, Kings, Lynn, Norfolk, c.1400-10 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

HRP5245835: Carved giltwood wall bracket, 1690 / Bridgeman Images

HRP5245836: Carved giltwood wall bracket, 1690 / Bridgeman Images

DPS3503516: Janus Figure, Boa Island, Lower Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh, Ireland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

DPS3503850: Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Co Wexford, Ireland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913276: Close up of a hammer beam angel (an archangel) at St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, Mid 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913253: Roof angel bearing the Crown of Thorns of Christ's Passion, 1495 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913305: The angel roof at St. Mary's Magdalene, Wiggenhall, Norfolk, c. first half of 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

DPS3503365: Clonfert Cathedral, Clonfert, Co Galway, Ireland, Detail Of Doorway In Hiberno-Romanesque Style (photo) / Bridgeman Images

NCO190102: The Dutch Divisions, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching), Gillray, James (1757-1815) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913290: Roof angel bears the hammer and nails of Christ's Crucifixion (Instruments of the Passion); St Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Early 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913307: Detail of an angel from the roof at St. Mary's Magdalene, Wiggenhall, Norfolk, c. first half of 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913259: Angel playing a stringed instrument (a gittern, or possibly a lute) with a plectrum. St. Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, c.1400-10 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913273: Close up of a roof angel at St. Mary's's, South Creake, Norfolk, bearing the triple crown of St. Edmund of East Anglia, c.1415-20 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913289: Roof angel plays a psaltery (a zither-like instrument); St. Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Early 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913302: Alternating tie beams and hammer beam angels in the roof at St. Mary's, West Walton, Norfolk, 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913291: Roof angel plays a wind instrument, now lost; St. Nicholas, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. , Early 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LSE4328659: Two workers, each with a hammer and a punch, are carving metal pipes in their workshop. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431883: Malaysia / China: Carving of the Diamond King Mo-Li Hai, Guardian of the West, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

LSE4330332: Mormon carving granite for temple construction. Engraving after J.Ferat's drawing, to illustrate the story La conquete blanche, by William Hepworth Dixon, in 1875, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1876, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Ferat, Jules (b.1819) (after) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913303: A hammer beam angel at St. Mary's, West Walton, Norfolk bears a shield depicting the Judas Kiss, 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images