examples of French Gothic influence on British architecture.

Gothic Architecture was also called "the French style" because it originated in France. This style of Architecture was very apparent in cathedrals because of the Capetian dynasty, who had close ties with France. The styles of France trickled down into England.
One of the of the ways to tell whether or not something is of Gothic style is if it has High arches or stained glass windows. To the left is the ambulatory in St. Denis abbey in France which has the tell tale high arches and stained glass windows. To the right is the North Entrance at Westminster abbey which has high arches and stained glass window, the most prominent there is the large rose window.

Another big statement of French Gothic architecture is having two towers at the west front of a Cathedral. To the left is the Westminster Abbey located in London, England. To the right is The west front of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Having a nave (high arch above the alter) with many tiers was a big statement of Gothic Architecture. To the left is the Nave of York Minster in York, England. To the right is Cathedrale de Coutance located in Manche, France. Gothic architecture was all about letting the light in and the more tiers in a nave the more light would be let in.

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