The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and architecture (1902)
Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930 · London : J. M. Dent & company; Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott coy. · leaf 338
Cathedral 323 and has figures of kings from William I. to Henry VI. The rebusof the master-mason, Hyndeley (a hind lying) occurs in the capitals.The canopies are richly carved. There is an ogee pediment, anda niche with angels on each side, with censers. The Tudor floweris used as an ornament, and… … THK CRVPT The style is Perpendicular, though it follows the design of thenave; yet the builders endeavoured to improve upon the earlierwork and remedy its defects. They were eminently successful,and produced one of the most stately and magnificent choirs inEngland. The roof is made of wood, like…
Cathedrals -- Great Britain · Church architecture -- Great Britain
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