Southwark Cathedral is the oldest cathedral church building in London. The present Gothic was built between 1220 and 1420 and the nave is a 19th century reconstruction.
William Shakespeare
The Harvard Chapel
Commemorating John Harvard, founder of the university
He was born in Southwark before moving to New England
The Nonsuch Chest
regarded as one of the finest of its kind in England
Unknown wooden effigy of a Knight dating back to 1280
The Humble Monument
depicting Richard Humble with his two wives
(not so humble after all)
Tomb of Bishop Lancelot Andrewes
Monument to Edward Talbot
former Bishop of Southwark Cathedral
The High Altar Screen
The remaining bosses from the 15th century nave
Tomb of Gower
English poet
(1330-1408)
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