How is the regional style of Gothic architecture in England different from the French style of Gothic architecture? Use Salisbury Cathedral as an example.

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1. Unlike French Gothic cathedrals, Gothic churches in England placed less emphasis on height due to their long, broad naves and wide projecting transepts.
2. At Salisbury Cathedral, for example, the church has two wide projecting transepts and a square east end.
3. The heavy walls and tall nave arcade are surmounted by a gallery and a clerestory but place a strong emphasize on the horizontal movement of the arcades to direct attention to the altar rather than upward into the vaults.
4. The shafts supporting the four-part rib vaults are also made of a darker stone called Purbeck marble that contrasts with the lighter stone of the rest of the interior.