Vault Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Female Pole Vaulter 1927
An elegant woman soars towards the bar during a pole vault

Olympics / 1912 / Pole Vault
Pole Vault: MS Wright, USA

Old man in Stoke pub -1
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 1 Date: 1987

Bank Vault
The Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Vault at The New Britain Trust Co. Bank Vault

Durham Cathedral, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral, 1893. The Romanesque cathedral in Durham dates almost entirely from the 12th century. It was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St Cuthbert

Bank Vault
The Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Vault in The Bank of Montreal, New York. Bank Vault

A narrow street in Assisi, with the house of friar Bernardo Quintavalle, one of St. Francis'companions Assisi. Date of Photograph:1926 ca

Bottles of wine arranged inside old wine cellar in Vrbice, Breclav District, South Moravian Region, Moravia, Czech Republic

Atrium of Sponza Palace or Divona, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Wine Tasters
A group of men tasting wine in a cellar. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Jacott from a painting by JP Hasenclever (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Old man in Stoke pub - 2
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 2 Date: 1987

The Crypt, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire Date: circa 1920s

Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco
868145 Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome

Ghostly apparition produced by reflection. Date: 19th century

Interior of the Temple Church, London, viewed from the entrance doorway. Date: 1843

G Jefferson fails at pole vault, 1932 Olympics
A falling American pole-vaulter grips the cross bar as he makes his descent at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, failing to make a height of 13 feet 9 inches. Date: 1932

BANK OF ENGLAND, 1872. Entrance to the gold bullion vaults at the Bank of England in London. Engraving, English, 1872

Spain - Matador pole vaulting
A Matador pole vaults over the on-rushing bull during a Spanish Bullfight. Date: circa 1910s

Safety Deposit Vault
Merchantile Safe Deposit Co. 120 Broadway, c. 1904. Safety deposit vault with mosaic tile floor flanked by banks of safe deposit boxes

Planet earth as perceived by Cosmas, with walls on either side of the Heavens, a transparent firmament, a reservoir of waters above the planet, and above them the Empyrean vault

Ceiling of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague
Anne Ponsen

Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: Catacombe dei Cappuccini, c.1890 s. The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy

The vault of the choir decorated with mosaics representing the Beatitudes, Crypt, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Lyon, France, Europe

Earl of Crawford tomb robbed, 1881
Four scenes relating to the tomb robbery of Alexander William Crawford Lindsay(1812-1880), 25th Earl of Crawford, 8th Earl of Balcarres. 1. Dunecht House, near Aberdeen. 2. The Chapel. 3

Renaissance Indoor Staircase, 1667 (oil on canvas)
XKH141367 Renaissance Indoor Staircase, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenberg, Wilhelm van (1630-c.1676); 60.5x43.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Bank door transportation
Safes, Bankers Trust Co. Vaults. Team of horses pulling a vault door on Broad Street at Pearl Street, presumably on its way to the Bankers Trust Co. for installation; sign of rig reads: EMERGENCY DOOR

POLE VAULT, 1871
Athletics meeting at the Agricultural Hall, Islington - vaulting the pole

Kings Chapel / Pugin C1820
Kings College Chapel, showing details of the ornate ceiling

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall, Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue dating back to the 12th century. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Toledo, Castilla la Mancha. Spain

East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000493 East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn

Interior of Palazzo Orlandini del Beccuto in Via dei Pecori, Florence. It houses the Monte dei Paschi di Siena
3560232 Interior of Palazzo Orlandini del Beccuto in Via dei Pecori, Florence. It houses the Monte dei Paschi di Siena; (add.info.: Palazzo Orlandini del Beccuto, Florence 1890 ca)

Virgil's tomb , Naples, southern Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
3058434 Virgil's tomb , Naples, southern Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Fountain in the cloister of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
3563312 Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Fountain in the cloister of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia in Barcelona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Barcelona)

Vaulting pattern similar to that used by Spanish architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontanon
1578264 Vaulting pattern similar to that used by Spanish architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontanon; (add.info.: Vaulting pattern similar to that used by Spanish architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontanon (1500-1577)

The Museo Correr, seen from the Grand Canal, in Venice
3566437 The Museo Correr, seen from the Grand Canal, in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Venice 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: XV sec. ca)

Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Inside Westminster Abbey in London
3562588 Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Inside Westminster Abbey in London; (add.info.: England, London, Great Britain 1880 Date of Artwork: 1245, 1375, 1503-1512)

San Carlos Gallery, Santiago, Chile
3561616 San Carlos Gallery, Santiago, Chile by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Santiago, Chile 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Detail of the interior of Westminster Abbey, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by P
FLO4623022 Detail of the interior of Westminster Abbey, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000491 North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration)
2392162 What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration) by Del Marle, Felix (1889-1952); (add.info.: History. England. "What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!!")

Portico leading to the castle, Udine
3562188 Portico leading to the castle, Udine by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Udine 1955 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portico leading to the castle, Udine
3562190 Portico leading to the castle, Udine by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Udine 1955 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The tower, the fountain hall and Ruprecht's house. The buildings are part of the Ottheinrichsbau
3570363 The tower, the fountain hall and Ruprecht's house. The buildings are part of the Ottheinrichsbau, palace which rises in the eastern side of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany

Inside view of the Pantheon, Paris
3570460 Inside view of the Pantheon, Paris by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, Pantheon, France 1890 ca)

The Great Barrel, collocated in the building known as Fassbau, in the Ottheinrichsbau
3570367 The Great Barrel, collocated in the building known as Fassbau, in the Ottheinrichsbau, palace erected by Elector Otto Henry and placed in the eastern side of Heidelberg Castle

View of the interior, c.1240-75 (photo)
MAE170067 View of the interior, c.1240-75 (photo) by German School, (13th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into the Vaults of Time and Space" Step into a world where stories intertwine, from ancient legends to modern triumphs. The concept of a "vault" takes us on an extraordinary adventure through various realms, each holding its own secrets and wonders. In the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness a knight's bravery as he faces challenges within the mythical vaults of honor and chivalry. Fast forward to 1927, when a fearless female pole vaulter defies societal norms with her daring leaps, soaring high above like never before. Her determination echoes in every stride she takes towards breaking barriers. The Olympics of 1912 witnessed history being made in the pole vault event. Athletes pushed their limits, propelling themselves over unimaginable heights while etching their names in golden letters for eternity. Within an old Stoke pub lies another kind - one filled with tales passed down through generations. An aged man shares his wisdom as he reminisces about times long gone, unlocking memories hidden deep within his heart. But let us not forget the literal bank vaults that safeguard treasures beyond measure. Durham Cathedral stands tall since 1893, guarding its sacred relics under lock and key—a testament to faith's enduring power throughout centuries. Meanwhile, inside London's Temple Church or Dubrovnik's Sponza Palace atrium lies architectural grandeur that seems to defy gravity itself. Vaulted ceilings stretch skyward like celestial canvases painted by master craftsmen from ages past. Venturing underground reveals yet another kind of treasure—rows upon rows of wine bottles neatly arranged within an old cellar in Vrbice, Moravia. Each bottle holds stories whispered among friends who gather around tables bathed in laughter and shared moments. And finally, our journey concludes amidst eerie beauty—the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo beckon with their macabre allure.