Thursday, June 1, 2017

Southwark Cathedral

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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