Tudor
16th century church monuments
FrançaisAbbot John Chambers - Peterborough Cathedral
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.
Alban Butler Brass - Aston-le-Walls, Northamptonshire
Alban Butler (d1609) - St. Leonard, Aston le Walls.
Andrews Tomb, Church Charwelton - Northamptonshire
Tomb of Sir Thomas Andrews (d1564) and his two wives, Katherine and Mary.
Arthur Tudor Tomb and Chantry Chapel - Worcester cathedral
This chantry chapel to Arthur Tudor, covered in tracery and sculptures, was built in 1504. The chest tomb of the 15 year old Prince fills the chapel.
Ascension, Descent into Hell
These panels from the 'Magnificat' window (1501) at Malvern Priory depict the Archangel Michael on the left. On the top right is Jesus ascent into Heaven, whilst the bottom right panel shows the damned descent into hell.
Ashby St Ledgers
Principal home of the Catesby family from 1375 to the first part of the 1600s. The manor was briefly confiscated in 1485 following the execution of William Catesby, a principle councilor to Richard III, who had been captured by Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth (22 August 1485). The manor next came to prominence when Robert Catesby (1573 – November 8, 1605), became the originator of the Gunpowder Plot to blow up James I and Parliament in 1605.
Barley Studio: Design and Mastery in Stained Glass
Barley Studio was founded by Keith Barley ACR in 1973 and has been at the forefront of developing techniques for the preservation of ancient glass since then. Their aim is to maintain the highest standards of artistry and craftsmanship in stained glass conservation and creation.
Bishop Edmund Freke - Worcester Cathedral
Edmund Freke (d1591) was Bishop of Norwich (1575-1584), Bishop of Worcester (1584 -1591), and chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I.
Brass monument to a Lady - Raunds, Northamptonshire
18 inch high brass figure of a lady (c1500).
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