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Gothic revival

n.
An architectural style based on Gothic design elements, popular in Europe and North America from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, especially in church and collegiate buildings.
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Gothic Revival

n
(Architecture) a Gothic style of architecture popular between the late 18th and late 19th centuries, exemplified by the Houses of Parliament in London (1840). Also called: neogothic
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Mr Shah was told that St Patrick's Church, the first church in Sindh, was built in 1845 in the gothic revival architecture style, with a capacity to accommodate 1,500 churchgoers.
The chief minister was told that St Patrick's church, the first church in Sindh, was built in 1845 in Gothic revival architecture. It has the capacity to accommodate 15,00 worshipers at a time.
Travel up the sweeping driveway that meanders through the 4.5 acres of land and eventually you'll be greeted by gothic revival style towers and castellated walls, stained glass and mullion windows; all classic features of Gothic Revival architecture.
News St Luke's Church is described as a 'stunning' example of Gothic Revival architecture
Capitol was erected in 1925 and its gothic revival architecture is capped by a clock tower that makes it about 13 floors in height though only II are habitable, Mattiace said, adding that he believes the building is the first skyscaper in the South.
Its freely-adapted Gothic Revival architecture has similarities with that of the better-known late 19th century architects Martin and Chamberlain, designers of many municipal buildings in the city.
This reassessment of George Gilbert Scott, known--and widely criticised--for his Gothic Revival architecture, seeks to restore his reputation.
The Grade II listed Gothic Revival architecture of the Royds Mount Building provided an impressive backdrop with illuminated coloured lights, for the various musical performances from all sections of the school.
"Built in the 1870s, the two buildings are fine examples of gothic revival architecture."
Trinity Church, designed by Richard Upjohn in 1846, re mains a classic example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Lasting almost eight hours, the consecration was a sensory explosion of incense, brocade and chant that combined perfectly with the Gothic revival architecture of the church building to transport attendees into a world set apart from the struggle of existence for Catholics in Chippendale and Broadway.
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