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Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Jason Boyd, 22-Feb-05; Carolyn Black, 08-Mar-05;
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windows
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colour photograph
Image Date
2001
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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One of the focal points of the hall is the impressive late 15th c. stained glass window commemorating Henry VI and his lineage at the high end. The kings of England depicted, chronologically, are Constantine, Arthur, William I, Richard I, Henry III, Edward III, Henry IV, Henry V and Henry VI.
Submitted by serafinm on
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Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Jason Boyd, 22-Feb-05; Carolyn Black, 08-Mar-05;
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windows
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colour photograph
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2001
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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Coats of arms remaining in the tracery lights of the N window include those for the city of London, Coventry, Earls of Hereford, Earls of Chester, King Ethelred, King Alfred, Edward III, Henry VI, kings of East Anglia, Constantine, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Normandy, Earl of Lancaster, Earl of Cornwall, King Alfred's cross, Leofric, kings of Man and the city of York.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-Jan-05; Carolyn Black, 08-Mar-05;
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furnishings
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colour photograph
Image Date
19xx
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By kind permission of CV One

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The splendid oak mayor's chair, now in the old council chamber, dates from ca. 1450. It was formerly variously placed in the hall.

The elephant and castle from the city arms is raised on the right hand side of the back, with 2 lions formerly supporting a crown on the left.
The Virgin and child are carved on the left arm of the chair.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-Jan-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 01-Feb-05;
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ceiling
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colour photograph
Image Date
1999
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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10 angel musicians, much restored, spring from the roof trusses of the hall. Their instruments include the crwth, trumpet, cittern, harp and bass recorder.

The angel shown here is playing a cittern.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 21-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 21-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 09-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 10-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 10-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 10-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 10-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 11-May-05; Carolyn Black, 23-Jun-05; Carolyn Black, 23-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 24-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 24-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 24-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 24-Jun-05;
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courtyard
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colour photograph
Image Date
2003
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The brick infill and windows on the S wall where the S transept was demolished are early 20th c.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 14-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 17-May-05;
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low end
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colour photograph
Image Date
1999
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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View of the low end and the early 17th c. staircase on the N side to the gallery.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 14-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 14-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 17-May-05;
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High end
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colour photograph
Image Date
1999
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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View of the former high end of the hall, now converted for use as a magistrates' court.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Jun-06; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Jun-06; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Jun-06;
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High end
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colour photograph
Image Date
2006
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The high end of the great hall with the fireplace positioned behind the former dais.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 07-Dec-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 07-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 07-Jun-05; Carolyn Black, 23-Jun-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-May-06; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-May-06; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Jun-06; Carolyn Black, 08-Jun-06;
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doors
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colour photograph
Image Date
2006
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The handsome 13th c. arched entrance door at the E end of the palace leads into remodelled rooms where the former great hall was located to the left. The original service wing to the right of the entrance has been demolished.
Submitted by serafinm on
Edited by
Sally-Beth MacLean, 30-Nov-04; Sally-Beth MacLean, 19-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 19-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 19-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-May-05;
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nave
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colour photograph
Image Date
1999
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The central space of the nave with a view of the late 15th c. rood screen, still in its original position.
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