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Building Feature Collection

From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Victorian church warden lighting fire on Christmas Eve

Victorian church warden lighting fire on Christmas Eve
Vintage engraving of from the childrens story of The Robins Christmas Eve, 19th Century

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Fourviere Basilica from Saone river - Lyon

Fourviere Basilica from Saone river - Lyon
St Jean district with its Fourviere basilica - Lyon France

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Chesme Church in winter at Saint Petersburg Russia

Chesme Church in winter at Saint Petersburg Russia
The Chesme Church is a small Russian Orthodox church which located at 12 Lensoveta Street, in Saint Petersburg, Russia and was built in 1780

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Rush Medical College building in Chicago

Rush Medical College building in Chicago
Antique illustration of a Rush Medical College building in Chicago

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: A zig zag bridge agsinst Leifeng Pagoda on the West Lake, Hangzhou

A zig zag bridge agsinst Leifeng Pagoda on the West Lake, Hangzhou
A zig zag bridge on the West Lake in the sunset, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.On the left you see the Leifeng pagoda. On the right you see the Xiying pavillion(Sunset Pavilion)

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Victorian satirical cartoon, doctines of the church

Victorian satirical cartoon, doctines of the church
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon on doctines of the church. 19th Century. The weathercock upon the Church doth shew, How modern creeds and doctrines come and go; now this way

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: House of Commons

House of Commons
Members private corridor and conversation nooks, House of Commons, London, England. The Graphic, 1880

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Red Market

Red Market
A color photo of the display on the roof of an abandoned grocery store in Madras, Oregon

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Candy Colored Steeple

Candy Colored Steeple
A color photo of a colorful steeple on a church in southeast Portland, Oregon

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Countryman and the Serpent

La Fontaines Fables - Countryman and the Serpent
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Countryman and the Serpent

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Monkey and the Cat

La Fontaines Fables - Monkey and the Cat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Monkey and the Cat

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The night before Christmas

The night before Christmas
Vintage colour lithograph from 1898 showing children putting their chistmas stockings up for Father Christmas

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Choir, Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland, 19th Century

Choir, Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland, 19th Century
Vintage colour engraving of Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland, 19th Century. Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow or St Kentigerns or St Mungos Cathedral

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Superb Inca wall in Cusco, Peru

Superb Inca wall in Cusco, Peru

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Abstract visualisation: light fixture in Paris, France

Abstract visualisation: light fixture in Paris, France

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Lantern and shadows on the walls of Exeter College, Oxford

Lantern and shadows on the walls of Exeter College, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Outside Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Outside Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The claustrophobic Saint Helens Passage, Oxford

The claustrophobic Saint Helens Passage, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Security camera in Oxford, England

Security camera in Oxford, England

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Shadows of Gothic spires on the walls of the Bodleian Library, Oxford - winter morning

Shadows of Gothic spires on the walls of the Bodleian Library, Oxford - winter morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, with dramatic cirrus sky

The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, with dramatic cirrus sky

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Interior with spike - the Westgate Centre, Oxford bw

Interior with spike - the Westgate Centre, Oxford bw

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Silhouetted spires of All Souls College, Oxford, viewed from Radcliffe Square on a fine winter

Silhouetted spires of All Souls College, Oxford, viewed from Radcliffe Square on a fine winter morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library in the historic heart of Oxford - autumn morning with

The Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library in the historic heart of Oxford - autumn morning with cirrus cloudscape

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Interior with spike - the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Interior with spike - the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: My shadow in Queens Lane, Oxford

My shadow in Queens Lane, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Brasenose Lane in Oxford, England - early Summer morning

Brasenose Lane in Oxford, England - early Summer morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Shadows and cycle rack in Longwall Street, Oxford

Shadows and cycle rack in Longwall Street, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Photographer at the Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo, Peru

Photographer at the Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo, Peru

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Shadows and steps - Paris, France

Shadows and steps - Paris, France

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Westgate Tower, Oxford, with deep altocumulus sky

Westgate Tower, Oxford, with deep altocumulus sky

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Westgate Tower, Oxford, early morning

Westgate Tower, Oxford, early morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Tom Tower and the grand facade of Christ Church College in winter

Tom Tower and the grand facade of Christ Church College in winter

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Bodleian Library, Oxford, silhouetted against a dramatic cloudy sky

The Bodleian Library, Oxford, silhouetted against a dramatic cloudy sky

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Crane and apartments by Castle Mill Stream, Oxford

Crane and apartments by Castle Mill Stream, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Autumn reflection and self portrait in the Women of Balliol Sundial, Oxford

Autumn reflection and self portrait in the Women of Balliol Sundial, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Interior and roof garden of the Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Interior and roof garden of the Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Abstract visualisation; interior of Westgate, Oxford

Abstract visualisation; interior of Westgate, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Bare tree and facade of University College, Oxford, on a winters day

Bare tree and facade of University College, Oxford, on a winters day

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Me and my shadow - Radcliffe square, Oxford, early on a winter morning

Me and my shadow - Radcliffe square, Oxford, early on a winter morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Pattern of sunlight shining through a slatted skylight in Oxford

Pattern of sunlight shining through a slatted skylight in Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Seagulls perched in a line on rooftops by the Thames

Seagulls perched in a line on rooftops by the Thames

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Radcliffe Square, Oxford, silhouetted against a dramatic cloudy sky

Radcliffe Square, Oxford, silhouetted against a dramatic cloudy sky

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Radcliffe Camera and St Marys Church, Oxford

The Radcliffe Camera and St Marys Church, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Pigeons perched on the facade of the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Pigeons perched on the facade of the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Perching bird, Flying umbrellas - Oxford, England

Perching bird, Flying umbrellas - Oxford, England

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Moonrise over the dreaming towers of All Souls College, Oxford, on a summer evening

Moonrise over the dreaming towers of All Souls College, Oxford, on a summer evening



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From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture. William Hogarth's masterpiece, 'The Sleeping Congregation, ' transports us to a Victorian church where faith and slumber intertwine. The majestic Fourviere Basilica in Lyon stands tall against the serene Saone river, showcasing its timeless beauty. A Christmas Eve scene unfolds as a dedicated church warden lights a fire, spreading warmth and joy within the Victorian walls. Chesme Church in Saint Petersburg embraces winter's embrace, enchanting visitors with its snow-covered splendor. In bustling Chicago, Rush Medical College building symbolizes progress and innovation in healthcare education. Hangzhou's West Lake boasts an extraordinary zigzag bridge that harmoniously complements Leifeng Pagoda's architectural grandeur. Delving into satire, a Victorian cartoon humorously challenges the doctrines of the church while inviting contemplation. Step inside history with an intriguing glimpse into London's City and South London Railway through an interior view of their lift from 1899. The House of Commons stands as a symbol of democracy and governance at its finest. Experience vibrant culture at Red Market or gaze upon Candy Colored Steeple that adds whimsy to any skyline it graces. La Fontaine's Fables come alive as we witness the fateful encounter between Countryman and Serpent depicted on another remarkable building feature. These captivating glimpses remind us that buildings are not mere structures but storytellers themselves – narrating tales of faith, progress, satire, democracy, culture, and fables.