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The St John family polyptych, erected in 1615 in St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. It has two sets of doors and eleven painted panels. Though a difficult subject to photograph, this image has been recognized as one of the finest photographic records of the monument.
The "Lewis Carroll" window at Daresbury, Cheshire. Erected in 1935 from funds raised in 1932 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Charles Dodgson (better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll). It was designed by artist and designer Geoffrey Webb.
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The "Lewis Carroll" window at Daresbury, Cheshire. Erected in 1935 from funds raised in 1932 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Charles Dodgson (better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll). It was designed by artist and designer Geoffrey Webb.
A flock of remarkable birds features in the stained glass at Clothall, Hertfordshire. Dating from the late-15th century, there are over 70 birds in the quarries of the east window. They are by the same hand as another set of bird quarries at Clipsham in Rutland.
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A flock of remarkable birds features in the stained glass at Clothall, Hertfordshire. Dating from the late-15th century, there are over 70 birds in the quarries of the east window. They are by the same hand as another set of bird quarries at Clipsham in Rutland.
Effigy and monument to King John (1166-1216, king 1199-1216), Worcester Cathedral. Made of Purbeck marble, the effigy dates from c.1230 when his body was moved and reburied in 1232. It is the earliest surviving royal tomb in England and one of the finest 13th-century monuments in the country.
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Effigy and monument to King John (1166-1216, king 1199-1216), Worcester Cathedral. Made of Purbeck marble, the effigy dates from c.1230 when his body was moved and reburied in 1232. It is the earliest surviving royal tomb in England and one of the finest 13th-century monuments in the country.
Amazing survival. While most of the old glass in the church at Hillesden (Bucks) has been lost, the east window of the south transept retains glass of c.1500 showing the life of St Nicholas of Myra. Various scenes from the Golden Legend are shown including The Miracle of the Golden Cup.
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Amazing survival. While most of the old glass in the church at Hillesden (Bucks) has been lost, the east window of the south transept retains glass of c.1500 showing the life of St Nicholas of Myra. Various scenes from the Golden Legend are shown including The Miracle of the Golden Cup.
Continuing with Romanesque fonts, this remarkable example at Bridekirk, Cumberland, is a rare survival dating from c.1160-80.
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Continuing with Romanesque fonts, this remarkable example at Bridekirk, Cumberland, is a rare survival dating from c.1160-80.
The remarkable 12th-century font from Lenton Priory, now at Holy Trinity, Lenton, Notts. The rectangular font displays biblical scenes on all four sides.
The west face is divided by a foliate cross into four scenes including the Raising of Lazarus and possibly the Ascension.
The west face is divided by a foliate cross into four scenes including the Raising of Lazarus and possibly the Ascension.
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The remarkable 12th-century font from Lenton Priory, now at Holy Trinity, Lenton, Notts. The rectangular font displays biblical scenes on all four sides.
The west face is divided by a foliate cross into four scenes including the Raising of Lazarus and possibly the Ascension.
The west face is divided by a foliate cross into four scenes including the Raising of Lazarus and possibly the Ascension.
The Byng family mausoleum at Southill, Beds. Dating from the 1730s it descends two storeys. It contains two famous burials:
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Byng family mausoleum at Southill, Beds. Dating from the 1730s it descends two storeys. It contains two famous burials:
An array of coffins occupies the loculi in the Coke mausoleum at Tittleshall, Norfolk. The brick extension to the church dates from the 18th century. Note the large red coffin (top left, main photo) - the brickwork has been chiselled out to fit it in. (The mausoleum is not open to the public)
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An array of coffins occupies the loculi in the Coke mausoleum at Tittleshall, Norfolk. The brick extension to the church dates from the 18th century. Note the large red coffin (top left, main photo) - the brickwork has been chiselled out to fit it in. (The mausoleum is not open to the public)
An extraordinary font. Originally at Hampstead Norreys (Berks) but removed in 1767 and eventually presented to Stone (Bucks) in 1845. It dates from 1175-1200. Six faces teem with Romanesque carving.
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
An extraordinary font. Originally at Hampstead Norreys (Berks) but removed in 1767 and eventually presented to Stone (Bucks) in 1845. It dates from 1175-1200. Six faces teem with Romanesque carving.
Mounted man in armour. This fragment, probably from a military coffin lid, dates from the late C13. Surviving equestrian effigies are rare in medieval England. Found face-down, being used as a step, during the 1879 restoration of Hampstead Norrys church, Berks. No. 188 in Country Church Monuments.
November 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Mounted man in armour. This fragment, probably from a military coffin lid, dates from the late C13. Surviving equestrian effigies are rare in medieval England. Found face-down, being used as a step, during the 1879 restoration of Hampstead Norrys church, Berks. No. 188 in Country Church Monuments.
Monument to Colonel William Rudhale (d.1651) at St Mary's, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. He is shown in Roman armour with a sword, cloak and shield. The plinth on which the effigy stands is decorated with military reliefs. Number 74 in "Country Church Monuments".
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Monument to Colonel William Rudhale (d.1651) at St Mary's, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. He is shown in Roman armour with a sword, cloak and shield. The plinth on which the effigy stands is decorated with military reliefs. Number 74 in "Country Church Monuments".
The Opening of the Sixth Seal. An extraordinary painted glass window by William Collins (1788-1847), c.1830. The apocalyptic chaos of crumbling rocks, terrified humanity fleeing divine judgment, all achieved through a virtuoso performance of glass-painting techniques. St Andrew's, Redbourne, Lincs.
November 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Opening of the Sixth Seal. An extraordinary painted glass window by William Collins (1788-1847), c.1830. The apocalyptic chaos of crumbling rocks, terrified humanity fleeing divine judgment, all achieved through a virtuoso performance of glass-painting techniques. St Andrew's, Redbourne, Lincs.
The early-to-mid-12th century doorway at Foston, Yorkshire North Riding. As Pevsner says: "Uncommonly fancifully and crisply decorated". The hood-mould has a series of medallions with various scenes.
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The early-to-mid-12th century doorway at Foston, Yorkshire North Riding. As Pevsner says: "Uncommonly fancifully and crisply decorated". The hood-mould has a series of medallions with various scenes.
Monumental brass commemorating Ralph St Ledger (d.1470) and his wife Anne (Prophete) at Ulcombe, Kent. After his death she married John Elingbridge (d.1473) and appears on a second brass commemorating him at Merstham, Surrey.
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Monumental brass commemorating Ralph St Ledger (d.1470) and his wife Anne (Prophete) at Ulcombe, Kent. After his death she married John Elingbridge (d.1473) and appears on a second brass commemorating him at Merstham, Surrey.
The monumental brass commemorating William Maydestone (d.1419) at Ulcombe, Kent. Maydestone's will discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D9... states he wishes to be buried in Ledes (Leeds Priory). This suggests the tomb was moved to Ulcombe when the Priory was dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII.
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The monumental brass commemorating William Maydestone (d.1419) at Ulcombe, Kent. Maydestone's will discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D9... states he wishes to be buried in Ledes (Leeds Priory). This suggests the tomb was moved to Ulcombe when the Priory was dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII.
Exeter Cathedral bosses. These three are in the vaulting of the Presbytery and date from the late 13th century. The first (with a removable plug in the centre, possibly for a chandelier) depicts Samson rending the Lion's Jaws, the second the Coronation of the Virgin, and the third the Crucifixion.
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Exeter Cathedral bosses. These three are in the vaulting of the Presbytery and date from the late 13th century. The first (with a removable plug in the centre, possibly for a chandelier) depicts Samson rending the Lion's Jaws, the second the Coronation of the Virgin, and the third the Crucifixion.
"The Nativity" by Gerard van Honthorst, 1620s, Exeter Cathedral. Van Honthorst (1592-1656) was a Dutch Golden Age painter nicknamed "Gerard of the Nights" for his mastery of candlelit scenes. Trained in Utrecht, he studied Caravaggio in Rome. He was Court painter to Charles I and European royalty.
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"The Nativity" by Gerard van Honthorst, 1620s, Exeter Cathedral. Van Honthorst (1592-1656) was a Dutch Golden Age painter nicknamed "Gerard of the Nights" for his mastery of candlelit scenes. Trained in Utrecht, he studied Caravaggio in Rome. He was Court painter to Charles I and European royalty.
Details of an altar frontal, c.1550, Exeter Cathedral. The main figure (left) is of the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and surrounded by rays of light. She is holding the Christ child, who is wearing a crown of twelve stars. One of the five roundels (right) depicts St John the Evangelist.
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Details of an altar frontal, c.1550, Exeter Cathedral. The main figure (left) is of the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and surrounded by rays of light. She is holding the Christ child, who is wearing a crown of twelve stars. One of the five roundels (right) depicts St John the Evangelist.
Detail of the Great East Window in Exeter Cathedral. The top row of panels date from 1304 and depict Abraham, Moses, and Isaiah. The bottom panels depict an archangel, St Michael and St Catherine. These are of c.1470 from elsewhere in the cathedral and placed here in 1751.
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Detail of the Great East Window in Exeter Cathedral. The top row of panels date from 1304 and depict Abraham, Moses, and Isaiah. The bottom panels depict an archangel, St Michael and St Catherine. These are of c.1470 from elsewhere in the cathedral and placed here in 1751.
The interior of the church at Low Toynton, Lincs in 2003. It was built in 1811 on the foundations of a 12th century church and closed in 1973. It is now in an even more derelict state than seen here. This is the possible fate of many English parish churches.
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The interior of the church at Low Toynton, Lincs in 2003. It was built in 1811 on the foundations of a 12th century church and closed in 1973. It is now in an even more derelict state than seen here. This is the possible fate of many English parish churches.
Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham and Lord Chancellor of England (d.1682) is commemorated with this fine monument, possibly by William Stanton, at Ravenstone, Buckinghamshire.
November 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham and Lord Chancellor of England (d.1682) is commemorated with this fine monument, possibly by William Stanton, at Ravenstone, Buckinghamshire.
A detail of a reredos of c.1400 depicting Christ and the Twelve Apostles. St Mary's, Bampton, Oxfordshire.
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A detail of a reredos of c.1400 depicting Christ and the Twelve Apostles. St Mary's, Bampton, Oxfordshire.
A Knight & Lady under a funeral pall. The monument, probably to Sir John & Elizabeth de Nevill, dates from the first quarter of the 14th century. This unusual memorial was found in a field in the 19th century. They rest their heads on pillows & have dogs at their feet. Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A Knight & Lady under a funeral pall. The monument, probably to Sir John & Elizabeth de Nevill, dates from the first quarter of the 14th century. This unusual memorial was found in a field in the 19th century. They rest their heads on pillows & have dogs at their feet. Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.
The east window of St Martin's, Brampton, Cumberland. Stained glass designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co., 1880-1. This is some of the best glass in the county.
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The east window of St Martin's, Brampton, Cumberland. Stained glass designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co., 1880-1. This is some of the best glass in the county.
Monument to Charles Sergison (d.1732), an English Royal Navy administrator. It is by Thomas Adye and depicts Prudence and a putto holding a medallion with a portrait relief of Sergison. She views the medallion in a mirror. It is Adye's best work and was apparently carved in Italy. Cuckfield, Sussex.
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Monument to Charles Sergison (d.1732), an English Royal Navy administrator. It is by Thomas Adye and depicts Prudence and a putto holding a medallion with a portrait relief of Sergison. She views the medallion in a mirror. It is Adye's best work and was apparently carved in Italy. Cuckfield, Sussex.