Circa 14th Century Collection

France, Reims, Cathedral of Notre-Dame, west facade

Tantallon Castle and Bass Rock, East Lothian, Scotland
Tantallon Castle and Bass Rock in East Lothian. Bass Rock is a steep-sided volcanic rock, 107 metres (351 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a large colony of gannets

Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Antique illustration of Casa Santi-birthplace of Raffello Sanzio (Urbino, Italy)
Antique illustration of the 15th-century house where Italian Reinassance painter Raphael was born in 1483 in Urbino (Italy), now a Museum. The palace is called Casa Santi

Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, Siena, Italy
Piazza Salimbeni (Piazza della Dogana), Siena, Italy. Palazzo Salimbeni is a Gothic style urban palace, built in the 14th century. Remodeled in neo-Gothic style in the 19th century

Historic image in black and white of a cathedral in Trondheim, Norway circa 1920; Trondheim, Trondelag, Norway

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback
Geoffrey Chaucer depicted as a pilgrim on horseback. He was the writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

Christian art in France. Stained Glass
Our Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass window 14th century. Palm Sunday, Entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem

Canterbury Tales - The Parson
The Parson, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Second Nun
The Second Nun, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Sergeant-at-Law
The Sergeant-at-Law, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Knight
The Knight, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Franklin
The Franklin, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Shipman
The Shipman, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Pardoner
The Pardoner, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Manciple
The Manciple, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Nuns Priest
The Nuns Priest, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Squire
The Squire, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Clerk
The Clerk, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Reeve
The Reeve, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Wife of Bath
The Wife of Bath, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Torres De Serranos, Valencia, Spain

Sanuti showing maps of the East to Pope John XXII
Vintage engraving of Sanuti showing maps of the East to Pope John XXII. Michauds History of the Crusades illustrated by Gustave Dore

Don Quixote and Sancho setting out, a scene from Don Quixote of La Mancha. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Tomb of the Howard family at Arundel Church, Sussex
The tomb of the Howard family of Arundel, Sesssex, in the parish church of St Nicholas. This church is interesting because it is physically divided between Roman Catholic and Church of England

Canterbury Tales - The Miller
The Miller, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Canons Yeoman
The Canons Yeoman, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer, writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Cook
The Cook, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Islam Khoja Minaret, Inside Ichan Kala Old City; Khiva, Khwarezm, Uzbekistan

Outdoor Market Place in Schaffhausen, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Outdoor Market Place in Schaffhausen, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Side Entrance, Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Side Entrance to Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Castle of Munot in Schaffhausen, Switzerland Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Castle of Munot in Schaffhausen, Switzerland Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Period Clothing in the Village of Simonswald, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Period Clothing in the Village of Simonswald, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

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Step back in time to the 14th century, a period of rich history and architectural marvels. This captivating black and white image transports us to Trondheim, Norway, circa 1920. The towering cathedral stands proudly against the sky, its intricate details telling tales of centuries past. Journeying further south, we find ourselves in Reims, France. The west facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame is an awe-inspiring sight. Its grandeur and magnificence are a testament to the skill and dedication of medieval craftsmen. Across the sea lies Tantallon Castle in East Lothian, Scotland. Perched on a rocky cliff overlooking Bass Rock, this fortress exudes strength and resilience amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Traveling eastward brings us to Heidelberg Castle in Germany circa 1887. The entrance beckons with an air of mystery as it leads into a world steeped in legends and stories from ages long gone. Continuing our journey through Germany, we arrive at Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau circa 1887. Its spires reach towards the heavens while its intricate stained glass windows bathe the interior with ethereal light. Venturing southward takes us to Urbino, Italy - birthplace of Raffello Sanzio - showcased beautifully in an antique illustration depicting Casa Santi. This charming town holds secrets that inspired one of history's greatest artists. In Siena, Italy stands Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank; a testament to enduring financial institutions dating back centuries ago when commerce thrived even then. As we delve into literature from this era, Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales come alive before our eyes. We meet characters like The Prioress whose tale unfolds within these ancient pages filled with wisdom and wit. Christian art flourishes throughout France during this period; stained glass windows illuminate churches with vibrant hues that tell biblical stories for all to see.