Spire Collection (#95)

Holy Cross, Uckfield
Small sepia print. Exterior view taken from the road includes full view of church and churchyard. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref.No. PH6079

Linchmere Church - about 1948
Looking up the lane towards St Peters church, with a man walking down the lane. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N30500

Lombard Street, Petworth - August 1938
View looking towards the Church, which is in view. " Miss Agnes T. Westwood, Fancy Repository" shop in foreground on right. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

St Georges Church, Trotton
Coloured postcard print, exterior view. Square tower with spire, and exterior porch. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH6076

St Andrews Church, Tangmere
Small sepia print circa June 1931.Exterior view including churchyard. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH6035

St Michael and all Angels Church, Southwick
Exterior view of church and churchyard. Black and white print taken c1899, south east aspect. Church has square tower with spire

St Marys Church, East Preston
Sepia Print of church and churchyard. Square castellated tower with spire. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5813

St Michaels Church, Newhaven alias Meeching. Exterior view from south east showing south aisle porch and sanctuary apse. Square tower with spire and weather vane. Flint stone construction

San Giorgio Maggiore in the distance, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Shadow of a man looking at Southwater Church, 1 December 1951 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N37151

St Marys Church Balcombe - exterior
Black and white postcard of St Marys Church Balcombe - exterior Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH5055

Alfriston Church exterior, 1894
Black and white photograph of church in East Sussex Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No 5011

West Tarring: St Andrews Church, 17 July 1891
A well-dressed man can be seen standing in the foreground, with the church in the background General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/120

Canal view with the spire of the Church of our Lady, Brugge, Belgium, Europe

View of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. North End with Old North (Christ)
BOSTON, 1770s. View of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. North End with Old North (Christ) Church is at left and Charlestown is seen in the background. Wood engraving, 19th century

GLC-London Fire Brigade, Lewisham fire station
Replacing the old Lewisham fire station, also in Lewisham High Street, Lewisham fire station was the new generation Divisional Headquarters design

American troops in Exermont, France, WW1
American 18th Infantry, 1st Division troops in Exermont, north eastern France, during the First World War. They are running across the road while the town is under shellfire

Chesterfield / 1962
Chesterfield, Derbyshire: the crooked spire Date: 1962

Brynich Aqueduct
Monmouth and Brecon Canal on the Brynich Aqueduct crossing the river Usk near Llanfrynach Powys South Wales in the Brecon Beacons

Engraving of Chichester viewed from West, 19th Century
Engraving by J Newman of London showing view of Chichester Cathedral from Westgate fields Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 397

Church and mountains, Heiligenblut, Austria
View of St Vinzenz Church and the Grossglockner Mountain in Heiligenblut, Austria. The church was built in the 15th century

Exterior of the cathedral from the northwest, Burgos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

Port of Mgarr, Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Mount Hayden from Point Imperial, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Wide angle view of the city skyline including the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building from the UN Plaza Hotel, early morning, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, North America

Holiday Time (Fair Day)
Holland, John Oil on Canvas 53.3 x 91.4

On The Clyde
Artist: Buchanan, George F. - Title: On The Clyde - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 31.1 x 61.6

Zenkov Cathedral, 1904, made of wood with no nails, Alamty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Dawn at the Golden Temple and cloisters and the Holy Pool of Nectar, sacred site of the Sikh religion, Amritsar, Punjab State, India, Asia

View across River Rhone to bridge and Papal Palace, Avignon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Provence, France, Europe

Medieval town walls, defence towers and spire of St. Olavs church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Timber framed church spire, St. Michael & All Saints church, Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

City centre, Harare, Zimbabwe

Elevated view over Kotors Stari Grad (Old Town) and The Bay of Kotor, Kotor, Montenegro

Elevated view over Trogirs Stari Grad (old town), Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia

Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Stari Grad (Old town), Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia

Elevated view over picturesque Stari Grad (Old Town), Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia

Historical Central Square, Hochstadt, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

Elevated view over Old Town Passau and The River Danube illuminated at Dawn, Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Weltenburg Abbey & The River Danube, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Elevated view over Weltenburg Abbey & The River Danube, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

St. Stephans Cathedral & Veste Oberhaus fortress illuminated at sunset, Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Elevated view over Old Town illuminated at Dawn, Donauworth, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

The picturesque Weltenburg Abbey & The River Danube illuminated at sunrise, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Admiralty building, View from the Colonnade of St. Isaacs Cathedral, Saint Petersburg, Russia

London skyline at dusk, UK

Elevated view over Donauworth Old Town illuminated at Dusk, Donauworth, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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The spire, a majestic symbol of architectural beauty and spiritual significance, can be found in various locations across the world. In England's charming town of Chesterfield, a striking spire stands tall against the skyline, drawing inspiration from Samuel Palmer's Evening Church painting from 1830. This captivating image captures the essence of tranquility and devotion. Moving on to another corner of England, an advertisement for Triumph Renown motor car showcases a sleek vehicle set against the backdrop of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire. The juxtaposition between modernity and tradition is evident as the spire reaches towards the heavens while contemporary innovation takes center stage. In Trongate, Glasgow, an oil painting on board depicts a bustling street scene with a prominent spire piercing through the clouds. This artwork by Hogarth titled Four Times of Day - Noon encapsulates the energy and vibrancy that emanates from such architectural marvels. Marlow bridge leads us past All Saints Church into Marlow high street in Buckinghamshire. Here we witness yet another magnificent spire gracing this picturesque English town. Its presence adds charm and character to this idyllic setting. Traveling further north to Lincolnshire, we encounter the grandeur of West front Lincoln Cathedral alongside Exchequer Gate. The towering spires dominate this historical landscape while serving as a reminder of centuries-old craftsmanship and religious devotion. Venturing beyond England's borders to Valletta in Malta, we are greeted by an enchanting skyline at sunset adorned with both Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral's soaring spires. These structures stand as testaments to faith amidst breathtaking Mediterranean scenery. Crossing over to County Cork in Ireland brings us to Cobh harbor view where St. Colmans church proudly displays its steeple overlooking serene waters below. The fusion between nature's beauty and man-made architecture creates an awe-inspiring sight that resonates deeply within visitors' hearts.