There was a new development of Gothic architecture in this period, the
Decorated giving place to the Perpendicular. The latter derives its
name from the perpendicular divisions of the lights in the arches of
the windows. It marks the final period of the Gothic or Pointed
style, and is noted for the exquisite carved work of its ceilings.
King's College Chapel, Cambridge, St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and
Henry VII's Chapel (built in the next reign), connected with
Westminster Abbey, are among the most celebrated examples of this
style of architecture, whic his peculiar to England.
The mansions of the nobility at this period exhibited great elegance.
Crosby Hall, London, at one time the residence of Richard III, was one
of the best examples of the "Inns" of the great families and wealthy
knights. The Hall was pulled down in 1903, but it has been reerected
on the Chelsea Embankment, on the Thames.