A fabulous building, falling into disrepair and neglected since closure in the 1989, Gorton Monastery is one of my favourite buildings in Manchester. Seeing it restored to its former glory and becoming once again a part of the community is an amazing testament to the spirit of the local community in spearheading its renovation and, […]
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Assignment Two – The Classical & Medieva
DOWNLOADABLE PDF VERSION: http://www.oca.historyofwesternart.debbietomkies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Assignment-Two-Ex-3-500-word-analysis-of-a-Gothic-church-Gorton-Monastery.pdf Assignment Two 500 word analysis of a Gothic church – Gorton Monastery Gorton Monastery or, to give it its correct name, the Church and Friary of St Francis is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic Architecture. Designed by Edward Pugin, it was built principally by the Friary monks between […]