Roofless Collection

The Folly
Constructed as a ruin and situated on a conspicuous hilltop site in Mount Edgcumbe Park, overlooking Plymouth Sound. IoE 61874

Village of Moveen during the 1840 s
A landscape view of the village of Moveen during the forced evictions of the 1840 s. Dwellings, some of them without a roof, appear without human habitation

UK, Wales, Monmouthshire, Wye Valley, Tintern, Tintern Abbey

Italy. Tuscany. Siena district Chiusdino. San Galgano Abbey

Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle (colour photo)
3095356 Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle)

The Patio (oil on board)
CH96309 The Patio (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 69x99.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Uruguayan, out of copyright

A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West (engraving)
1055799 A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West)

Birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, Linlithgow Palace (b / w photo)
3094920 Birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, Linlithgow Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots)

Belgian civilians view the burnt out cottages in Mella. The devastation was caused by the Germans during their occupation

Fountains Abbey. Interior of the Choir, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Fountains Abbey. Interior of the Choir, 1850s

Bolton Priory. From the South, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Bolton Priory. From the South, 1850s

Fountains Abbey. The Chapel of the Nine Alters, Interior, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Fountains Abbey. The Chapel of the Nine Alters, Interior, 1850s

St. Peters in the East, Oxford, 1859. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
St. Peters in the East, Oxford, 1859

Interior, Tintern, 1857. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Interior, Tintern, 1857

Abandoned tin mine at Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head, Cornwall

Example of a Roofless Palanquin, c. 1890
Example of a Roofless Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving). This was used for carrying Government officials or first class noblemen; also used to carry the King around Palace grounds;

Ancient Stone Roofless Church With Celtic Crosses In A Grassy Field; County Offaly, Ireland

Ruins of Tintern Abbey by the River Wye, Tintern, Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Ruins of a Villa near Rome (Hadrians Villa)
Artist: Wilson, Richard (after) - Title: Ruins of a Villa near Rome (Hadrians Villa) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 45 x 30

Motor goggles 1923
In days when cars are often roofless and without windscreens, goggles are a necessary part of the drivers attire. Date: 1923

German soldiers in Mouland
German soldiers leave the Belgian village of Mouland, with the roofless burnt out cottages of the local residents behind them. August 1914

Capel Lligwy
The roofless ruins of the tiny chapel of Capel Lligwy, Isle of Anglesey, Wales. Date: Medieval

Blitz - St Marks - Church Choir sing
St. Marks Church, one of the first London churches to be hit by German bombing during World War Two. Left a rofless ruin on the night of 21st September 1940

Roofless stone field barn covered in snow, Cumbria, England, december

The Hotel de Ville, Louvain
An Oasis in a Desert of Devestation: The Hoteld de Ville, almost untouched amid the ruins of Louvain. With the church of St

Roofless cabin during evictions in Ireland
Rear view of a couple of gentlemen and two grieving women near the cabin of Pat MacNamara which has been tumbled by levellers

Aerial image of the Globe Theatre (Shakespeares Globe) and the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

German Ammunition, Wwi
Ammunition supplies left behind by the Germans after the British advance near Cambrai; bombed and roofless houses provide the backdrop

Shells Abandoned / Cambrai
A British soldier inspects a large haul of shells abandoned by the Germans near Cambrai during the offensive of 1917. Roofless houses provide a poignant backdrop

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"Roofless: Exploring the Abandoned Beauty of Architectural Marvels" Step into "The Folly": a forgotten gem in the Village of Moveen during the 1840s, where time stands still and nature reclaims its territory. Embark on a journey through history as you wander through the roofless ruins of Tintern Abbey in Wales, Monmouthshire. The picturesque Wye Valley sets the backdrop for this captivating sight. Travel further to Italy's enchanting Tuscany region, where Chiusdino's San Galgano Abbey proudly stands without a roof. Marvel at its timeless beauty amidst rolling hills and vineyards. Discover Kenilworth Castle's Banqueting Hall, captured in vibrant colors that bring its grandeur to life. This stunning photo showcases an architectural masterpiece left open to the sky. Transport yourself back in time with an exquisite hand-colored engraving depicting a Roofless Palanquin from c. 1890—a testament to opulence lost but not forgotten. Immerse yourself in art with "The Patio, " an oil painting on board capturing the essence of tranquility within a roofless space—an invitation to contemplate and reflect. Delve into imagination with "A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West, " an intriguing engraving that sparks curiosity about what stories these abandoned structures hold within their walls. Visit Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph that captures both regal heritage and decayed elegance. Witness Joseph Cundall's masterful lens as he unveils Fountains Abbey's interior choir and Bolton Priory from different angles—roofless wonders frozen in time by his skilled eye. Finally, step inside Fountains Abbey's Chapel of Nine Altars through another one of Cundall's photographs—a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into religious devotion amid crumbling stone walls.