Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral Visit - Wednesday 21st March 2018

Although a bit out of the Borough, a dozen or so Members recently visited our nearest cathedral, Southwark, and enjoyed a 90 minute tour under the expert guidance of volunteer Linda to whom our thanks.

The church has a fascinating history with much of the present building only dating back to the last century but with other bits built in the 13th century having survived fires, iconoclasts and bombs.

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The church glimpsed through the tree from London Bridge.
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Plaque listing Priors and Bishops dating back to 1106.
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Altar and part of east window.
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Chancel roof.
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A view down the nave.
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The ceiling at the junction of the nave and side chapels.
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The font.
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A closer look at the font.
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A memorial to the sinking of the MV Marchioness which took place only a short distance away.
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Behind the font are a series of old wooden bosses moved from elsewhere in the church during rebuilding.
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Staned glass window commemorating the poet Chaucer.
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East window and ornate candle.
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Queen's jubilee window.
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Shakespeare memorial.
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The Shakespeare window.
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An effigy of one of the priors. The notice above him is not related.
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A knight carved in wood.
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Memorial to John Trehearne, Gentlman Portar to King James I and his wife, possibly Mary.
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Another delightful stained glass window.
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The cathedral and its more modern neighbours, in this case, The Shard.
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