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

Crypt of Saint Matthew, Cathedral, Salerno, Campania, Italy

Interior of illuminated old wine cellar in Vrbice, Breclav District, South Moravian Region, Moravia, Czech Republic

The Royal Vault, St. Georges Chapel, 1884
Engraving showing the interior of the Royal Vault of St. Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, 1884

Il Chiostro Verde nel convento di Santa Maria Novella a Firenze Florence Cloister Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Inside the railroad station in Frankfort Germany Frankfurt. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

The first cloister, called "di Arnolfo, of the complex of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Cloister. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:1250-1499

Interior of New York's Synagogue. United States New York, Synagogue. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Corridor with side chapels of the Cloister of the Dead, in the complex of the Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence Florence Convent of Santa Maria Novella Cloister Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Plan for the settling and decoration of the crypt of San Petronio's Cathedral in Bologna, under the chapel of the ark, to collocate the saint's bust and reliquary containing the skull. Italy

Interior of the Cathedral, Siena Siena Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1885 ca.. Date of Artwork:1196 -1382

Large staircase of the Vatican Museums building. Vatican City (photo attributed to Simelli - printed in)
Large staircase of the Vatican Museums building. Vatican City (photo attributed to Simelli - printed in the Chauffourier laboratory which processed Simelli's plates) State of the Vatican City

Interior of Hereford Cathedral, England Great Britain Hereford Church International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Interior of the basilica of S. Pietro, in Vatican City. In the background the baroque Bernini baldachin is visible. State of the Vatican City basilica of S

Arch of Tito in Rome. On the right are the remains of the Temple of Venus and Rome Rome Roman forum Trimphal Arch Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Temple of Venus and the Arch of Titus, Rome Rome Roman Forum Temple Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855-1860. Date of Artwork:121 ca

Interior of the railway station of Frankfurt Germany. Date of Photograph:1900

View of the nave of Cologne Cathedral Germany Cologne Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1248-1880

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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.