John Harrington captured this photogravure of Westminster Abbey from the roof of the cloister, looking east. Westminster Abbey looms large, its stones a testament to centuries of power, tradition, and national identity, but what is left out? This image serves as a reminder of the way photography often monumentalizes certain histories while obscuring others. Who had access to the cloister roofs? What perspectives were not recorded? The labor involved in maintaining such a massive structure, the diverse voices that have echoed through its halls, are all but silent here. Instead, we have the Abbey, grand and imposing, a symbol of permanence in a world of constant change. Consider this photograph not just as a depiction of a place, but as a reflection of the values, hierarchies, and power structures that shape our understanding of history.