Kirkstall Abbey Collection

Kirkstall Abbey. Doorway on the North Side, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. Doorway on the North Side, 1850s

From the North-West, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
From the North-West, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Kirkstall Abbey. From the West, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. From the West, 1850s

Meeting of the British Association at Leeds - the Horticultural Fete at Kirkstall Abbey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Leeds - the Horticultural Fete at Kirkstall Abbey, 1858

Evening landscape with the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1794-1849. Creator: Peter de Wint
Evening landscape with the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1794-1849

Anglo-Norman Doorway, Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire (engraving)
3637280 Anglo-Norman Doorway, Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Norman Doorway, Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire)

Reopening of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds (engraving)
1100215 Reopening of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reopening of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds)

The Queens Visit to Leeds, the Cloister Court of Kirkstall Abbey (engraving)
1619297 The Queens Visit to Leeds, the Cloister Court of Kirkstall Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Leeds)

Meeting of the British Association at Leeds, the Horticultural Fete at Kirkstall Abbey (engraving)
1619346 Meeting of the British Association at Leeds, the Horticultural Fete at Kirkstall Abbey (engraving) by English School

Kirkstall Abbey, Kitchen (engraving)
727391 Kirkstall Abbey, Kitchen (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, Kitchen)

Kirkstall Abbey, Cloister Court (engraving)
727390 Kirkstall Abbey, Cloister Court (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, Cloister Court)

Kirkstall Abbey, Chapter House (engraving)
727389 Kirkstall Abbey, Chapter House (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, Chapter House)

Kirkstall Abbey, Transept, looking North (engraving)
727388 Kirkstall Abbey, Transept, looking North (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, Transept, looking North)

Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds (engraving)
3638583 Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds. Loose engraving)

Kirkstall Abbey, Ruins at South-west Corner of Cloister Court (engraving)
727392 Kirkstall Abbey, Ruins at South-west Corner of Cloister Court (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey)

Kirkstall Abbey (coloured engraving)
727385 Kirkstall Abbey (coloured engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey)

Kirkstall Abbey, West Front (engraving)
727386 Kirkstall Abbey, West Front (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, West Front)

Kirkstall Abbey (engraving)
966993 Kirkstall Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

A Visit to Leeds (engraving)
1058066 A Visit to Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to Leeds. Illustration for The Graphic)

Kirkstall Abbey, From the North-west (engraving)
727387 Kirkstall Abbey, From the North-west (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey, From the North-west)

The Queens Visit to Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey (engraving)
1619300 The Queens Visit to Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey)

Kirkstall Abbey (oil on canvas)
1213307 Kirkstall Abbey (oil on canvas) by Skelton, Joseph (1860-1901); 53.4x37.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey, published 1812

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins [undated] - Ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Creator: Lines Family
Kirkstall Abbey Ruins [undated] - Ruins of Kirkstall Abbey

Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey (Liber Studiorum, part VIII, plate 39), February 11, 1812

Kirkstall Abbey. Ruins on the South Side, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. Ruins on the South Side, 1850s

Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1823. Creator: Unknown
Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1823. View of the ruined nave at Kirkstall in West Yorkshire. This Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 18th century. Cistercian monastery built between 1152 and 1182. It was surrendered to the Crown in 1539 after Henry VIIIs Dissolution of the Monasteries

Chapter House, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Chapter House, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Ground Plan of Kirkstall, 1897. From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Yorkshire, c1920s. The Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1896. The Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182

Crypt Kirkstall Abbey Liber Studiorum part VIII
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A Visit to Leeds: I. Girls Leaving Marshalls Mill; 2. Leather Selling in the South Market; 3. Doorway, Adel Church; 4. Kirkstall Abbey; 5. the Covered Market, Kirkgate

Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey, Uk

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Kirkstall Abbey, located near Leeds in Yorkshire, is a majestic and historic site that has captivated visitors for centuries. The abbey's beauty and grandeur are beautifully captured in various artworks from the 1850s to the late 19th century. Joseph Cundall's painting "Kirkstall Abbey. From the West" showcases the abbey's stunning architecture as seen from a western perspective. The intricate details of its structure are highlighted, revealing the craftsmanship of its creators. In Alexander Francis Lydon's artwork titled "From the North-West, Kirkstall Abbey, " we get a glimpse of how this magnificent structure appeared during the late 1800s. The artist skillfully portrays its timeless charm against a backdrop of nature, emphasizing its harmonious integration with its surroundings. Cundall also captures one of Kirkstall Abbey's remarkable doorways on the north side in his painting "Doorway on the North Side. " This particular entrance exudes an air of mystery and invites us to imagine all those who have passed through it over centuries gone by. The engravings depicting significant events at Kirkstall Abbey provide insight into its historical importance. Whether it be witnessing Queen Victoria's visit or hosting meetings for esteemed associations like British Association at Leeds, these engravings showcase how Kirkstall Abbey played a central role in cultural and social gatherings. Exploring further within Kirkstall Abbey reveals enchanting spaces such as the kitchen, cloister court, chapter house, and transept - each with their own unique atmosphere depicted in detailed engravings. These images transport us back in time when these areas were bustling with activity and spiritual devotion. As we gaze upon these artistic representations spanning several decades, we can't help but feel awe-inspired by Kirkstall Abbey’s enduring magnificence. Its architectural splendor continues to stand tall today as a testament to human creativity and dedication throughout history.