Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of England and Wales : descriptive, historical, pictorial (1890)
Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923, Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923 · London : Cassell · leaf 157
. [Worcester. chapter-house. There are only four apsidal crypts in England—at Canterbury,Winchester, Gloucester, and here; and this surpasses the otliers in the numberand comparative lightness of the pillars.* These are placed so as to bear theweight of those above ground. The recumbent figure of… … RVINS OF THE GUESTEN HALL. the tombs of St. Oswald and St. Wulfstan, to be safe in their companionship.The tomb was moved eastwards with the high altar under Bishop Blois, and wasreplaced here in the reign of Henry VIII. The bishops are swinging censers.A wild beast at the kings feet gnaws the…
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