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Hugh Despenser the Younger

walwyn Sun, 08/12/2012 - 23:42

Stained glass panel (1338-1340) depicting Hugh Despenser the Younger who was married to Eleanor the sister of Gilbert de Clare. Hugh Despenser became the favourite of Edward II but was especially disliked by Queen Isabella, and executed when Edward II was deposed in 1326.

Hugh Despenser Tomb - Tewkesbury Abbey

walwyn Thu, 08/18/2011 - 22:19

After the execution of Hugh Despenser his remains were gathered together and buried here in Tewkesbury. The tomb once contained over 40 statues, all of which have now gone. The current tomb in the alcove is that of Abbot John Cotes (d1337) which was moved into this location in the 17th century.

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Hugh le Despenser, 2nd Baron le Despenser - Tewkesbury Abbey

walwyn Sat, 08/20/2011 - 21:32

This tomb of Hugh and Elizabeth, in the chancel of Tewkesbury Abbey, is of alabaster and the effigies are portraits of them both. The canopy once contained 26 statutes and was considered one of the finest in England.

Jesus with the Elders - Tewkesbury Abbey.

walwyn Sun, 02/07/2010 - 11:01

This Hardman & Co. (1892) window depicts Jesus in discussion with the temple Elders

Judge John Powell - Gloucester Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 11/06/2011 - 10:57

This marble monument to Judge John Powell (d1714) is by Thomas Green of Camberwell. John Powell presided over the trial of Jane Wenham, one of the last people convicted of witchcraft in England.

Justice - Gloucester Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 11/13/2011 - 19:50

The south aisle west window of Gloucester Cathedral contains this window on the theme of Justice by John Hardman & Co., dated 1865.

Kings and Prophets

walwyn Wed, 07/20/2011 - 22:51

On either side of the central window in the chancel of Tewkesbury abbey are four windows of five lights. Each window has a central figure that represents one of the kings from the Old Testament and lights on either side contain images depicting a prophet. These windows are dated from 1338-1340.

Knights of Tewkesbury 1

walwyn Sat, 07/16/2011 - 19:39

The north west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon, along with Robert himself.