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Tag: London

  • Gargoyles and Grotesques of the Tower of London

    This weirdly-misshapen face is one of several gargoyles or grotesques located on the infamous Tower of London. Considering the many horrifying things that have happened inside that castle-turned-prison, I would say that his somewhat-twisted appearance is appropriate, though I’m sure this wasn’t intentional. Interestingly, the other Tower of London gargoyles I found, though all still disembodied…

  • Gargoyle and Grotesques of Windsor Castle

    I’ve noticed that many of the quirkiest and most unique gargoyles that catch my eye are from England. This little man looks almost like he could be a cartoon character or a figure in an animated movie about the Middle Ages.

  • Gargoyles and Grotesques of Westminster Abbey and Palace, London

    Gargoyles and Grotesques of Westminster Abbey and Palace, London

    An introduction to the gargoyles and grotesques of Westminster Abbey and Westminster Palace – two important Gothic and Gothic Revival structures in London.

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