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The construction of the Early English Gothic styled Wells Cathedral, Somerset started during the 12th century CE.

The Vicars' Close in Wells, Somerset was built in the 14th century CE on the orders of Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury and was meant to provide communal accommodation for the Vicars Choral.

The Glastonbury Tor consists of the remaining church tower from the Church of St. Michael, constructed in the 14th century CE. It stands on top of the distinctive hill on the Somerset Levels.

The ruins of the Great Church at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset. The church was constructed during the 12th and early 13th centuries CE after a fire ruined the Old Church in 1184 CE.

The Lady Chapel (upper level) of Glastonbury was built in 1184 CE. In c. 1500 CE, a crypt was also constructed under the Lady Chapel, which became known as St. Joseph’s Crypt (lower level).

The Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey was constructed during the 12th century CE, and the carved doorway entry depicting the life of Mother Mary is today especially celebrated.

The c. 1574 CE 'Pelican Portrait' by Nicholas Hilliard of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE). The portrait takes its name from the brooch the queen is wearing over her dress studded with pearls and square-cut jewels. The pelican was...

The c. 1588 CE 'Armada Portrait' attributed to George Gower of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE). The title of this painting derives from the window behind the queen which shows the defeat of the Spanish Armada in a storm in 1588 CE...

The c. 1585 CE 'Ermine Portrait' attributed to William Segar of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE). This painting takes its name from the ermine climbing the queen's left arm which was a symbol of purity and royalty (the animal even...

The Fire Ordeal of Siyavush, Folio from a Shahnameh (Persian Book of Kings) of Ferdowsi (935–1020 CE) Iran, 1482 CE