Thomas Machen family monument - Gloucester Cathedral.
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walwyn Wed, 11/09/2011 - 19:08
Monument by Samuel Baldwin of Stroud, dedicated to Thomas Machen (d1614), Christian Baston his wife and 13 children. Thomas Machen was a successful merchant, mayor of Gloucester three times, and was elected to parliament in 1613.
Both Thomas and Christian are depicted facing each other kneeling in front of a prayer table. Thomas wears his mayoral robes. Beneath the monument are their 13 children.