DGA5653576: Norman Castle overlooking walled city, Melfi, Basilicata, Italy, 11th-13th century / Bridgeman Images

HIM5263120: Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, c1870. The foundation stone of the cathedral was laid in 1089 and the church was consecrated in 1100. It did not actually become a cathedral until 1541, having previously been within the see of Worcester. The building is notable for its 225 foot high bell tower and its cloisters, the ceiling of which include the earliest example of fan vaulting in England. / Bridgeman Images

HIM5263128: Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, c1870. Canterbury Cathedral dates from 1070 with many subsequent alterations. The cathedral was the scene of the murder of Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. Today the Cathedral is still the seat of the the Archbishop of Canterbury, first Primate of England and head of the Anglican church. / Bridgeman Images

DGA1131075: External view of tower in centre of transept of Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia (13th-14th century), Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain / Bridgeman Images

EHT3710488: Kenilworth Castle, 1920 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

EHT3620008: Interior view of the chancel, St Mary's Church, Kempley, Gloucestershire, 2010 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

HGP362710: Tantallon Castle (photo) / Bridgeman Images

HGP362708: Tantallon Castle (photo) / Bridgeman Images

HGP362709: Tantallon Castle (photo) / Bridgeman Images

UTD2843427: Part of the Swiss-Italian metropol region of Ticino / Bridgeman Images

UTD2875289: City life near the Mauthalle hall at Nuremberg, Germany 1930s (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

UTD2875303: A car parking at the old city of Nuremberg, Germany 1930s (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

TRK697268: Spain. Collegiate Church of Cenarruza. 14th -15th centuries. Exterior. Basque Country. / Bridgeman Images

UIG1569204: Candles by An Altar in A Aisle of the Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, Bourges, Cher, France (photo) / Bridgeman Images

UIG3449271: Conwy Castle in Wales, 1929 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974107: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974113: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974131: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII centur, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo)y. / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974084: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974090: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974101: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

HIM5293699: The Chapel, Clifford's Tower, late 14th century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Peter Dunn, Dunn, Peter (20th Century) / Bridgeman Images

HIM5263101: Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, c1870. The cathedral of the Holy Trinity at Chichester was founded in 1075, after the seat of the bishop was transferred to the town from nearby Selsey. The spire was rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott after the original collapsed in 1861. / Bridgeman Images

HIM5263127: Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, c1870. The majority of Salisbury Cathedral was built between 1220 and 1266. At 404 feet in height, the spire, which was completed in 1320, is the tallest in Britain. / Bridgeman Images

DGA507290: Woman leaning over balcony, detail from altarpiece entitled Blessed Agostino Novello and stories of his life, by Simone Martini (1283-1344), oil on canvas, 200x256 cm, ca 1330, Martini, Simone (1284-1344) / Bridgeman Images

DGA925558: Stories of martyrs of Aunania, 17th century, polychrome marble intarsia, detail of the altar in the Basilica of Saints Sisinio, Martirio and Alessandro, San Zeno di Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. / Bridgeman Images

DGA925796: View of the inner courtyard with the well of the 15th century Collegium Maius building, Jagiellonian University, Krakow Historic Centre, Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

SLR3823982: Wells Cathedral / Bridgeman Images

SRB3738348: Bicycle in front of a Old Customs House in the Mizingani Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa (photo) / Bridgeman Images

IMB4920539: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Historic city of Split, Diocletian Palace, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe / Bridgeman Images

IMB4920559: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Historic city of Split, Diocletian Palace, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe / Bridgeman Images

UIG1569198: Architraves on the Exterior of Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, Bourges, Cher, France (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974081: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974083: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974086: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo), Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images

GRL5974098: The "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century, Torresani Hall, Ghirlandina Tower, Modena, Italy (photo) / Bridgeman Images