There are over 700,000 images of locations on the location works web site, which show a quite staggering variety of historical and architectural styles. So here, by popular demand, is an illustrated glossary of architectural terms: here you can learn the difference between a banister and a balustrade, between a column and a collonade.

Use the drop-down menu on the left, or click on one of the terms in the list below, or start here...