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The Last Judgement

 

This medieval window in the chancel of Tewkesbury dates from 1338. The main panels depicts the Last Judgement, and the Coronation of the Virgin is the subject of the rose window.

 

 

 

 

Hugh Despenser the Younger

 

 

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.

 

 

Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester

 

 

Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester, and his father Richard de Clare, were among the 25 barons who pledged to enforce the provisions of the Magna Carta, as a result both were excommunicated by Pope Innocent III .

 

 

Gilbert de Clare, 7th earl of Gloucester

 

Gilbert de Clare (d1295) was the 7th Earl of Gloucester having succeeded to the Earldom in 1262. Gilbert and his brother Thomas first supported Simon de Montfort's rebellion against Henry III, but later changed sides.

 

 

Knights of Tewkesbury 1

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.

 

 

William de Mortimer la Zouche

 

William de Mortimer la Zouche (d1337) was the second husband of Eleanor de Clare who had these chancel windows made shortly after his death. Eleanor's first husband had been Hugh Despenser the younger, the favourite of Edward II, who was executed at Hereford after Edward II was deposed.

 

 

Chancel Windows - Tewkesbury Abbey

The stained glass windows in the chancel of Tewkesbury Abbey are all from between 1338 and 1340. They were most probably a gift to the Abbey by Eleanor Despenser (nee de Clare) the wife of Hugh Despenser the Younger. Eleanor is thought to be the person depicted in the panel here.

Knights of Tewkesbury 2

The south west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon.

 

Doom - Lutterworth, Leicestershire

 

This 14th century "Last Judgement" painting is above the chancel arch of the church where John Wycliffe was the vicar in Lutterworth Leicestershire.

St. Thomas

 

Part of a lost sequence known as the 'History of the Resurrection' this image of doubting Thomas is probably mid 14th century. It was discovered in 1846, in the north transept of Saint Albans Cathedral beneath whitewash.

 

 

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