Attributed to John Wakeham (d1549), the last abbot of Tewkesbury, the 'Wakeham' Cenotaph, actually mid fifteenth century and pre-dates the abbot by about 100 years. The effigy is a gisant as a decomposing corpse and the canopy was modelled on the throne of the House of Lords.
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'Wakeham' Cenotaph - Tewkesbury Abbey
By walwyn - August 21st, 2011
Français13th century church monuments
By walwyn - July 16th, 2010
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Church brasses, tomb chests, effigies, and sculpture from 1200 - 1300AD.
14th century cross legged knight - Salisbury Cathedral
By walwyn - November 14th, 2011
Once thought to be an effigial monument to William Longspee (d1250) the date of the armour places this as a 14th century monument.
16th century church monuments
By walwyn - August 12th, 2009
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Abbot John Chambers - Peterborough Cathedral
By walwyn - October 9th, 2011
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Effigy of John Chambers (d1556) last abbot and first bishop of Peterborough. Described in the 17th century as being exquisitely carved, with a mitre and robe, and feet resting on a lion, this effigy was mutilated during the English Civil War.
Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac
By walwyn - September 7th, 2011
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This window in the St Anne Chapel, Malvern Priory, has twelve scenes depicting the Story of Noah and the Flood, and birth of Isaac. It is dated to between 1440-1450 and was probably the gift of Isabel Despenser and Richard de Beauchamp, 13th earl of Warwick.
The bottom register of the window shows four scenes from the story of Abraham, Sarah, and the birth of Isaac.
Adam and Eve and the Fall
By walwyn - August 31st, 2011
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This window in the St Anne Chapel, Malvern Priory, has twelve scenes depicting the Creation story and the Fall. It is dated to between 1440-1450 and was probably the gift of Isabel Despenser and Richard de Beauchamp, 13th earl of Warwick.
The middle register of the window illustrate the creation of Adam and Eve, the Forbidden Fruit, and the Fall.
Adoration of the Magi - Twycross Leicestershire
By walwyn - May 31st, 2010
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Adoration of the Magi by Herbert Bryans.
Alban Butler Brass - Aston-le-Walls, Northamptonshire
By walwyn - May 9th, 2010
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Alban Butler (d1609) - St. Leonard, Aston le Walls.
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