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Jan 21, 2024 · The architect Sir Herbert Baker was the creator of the War Cloister at Winchester College, perhaps the greatest of his many public-school war memorials. Timothy Mowl explores the history of this remarkable monument.
Nov 15, 2011 · John Fromond's chantry chapel stands in the garth of the cloisters at Winchester College, and is now commonly known to the inmates of the college by the brief name of ‘Chantry’ (pl. XXI, fig. 1).
- Herbert Chitty
- 1926
- Living Heritage
- Worship
- The Chapel Building
In establishing the school, it was William of Wykeham’s intention that “Christ may be more fervently and frequently preached, and faith and the worship of God's name increased and more firmly maintained.” Today, whilst remaining true to our origins we welcome pupils and staff from a variety of faiths and beliefs. The Chaplaincy of the school plays ...
Regular worship in the Chapel draws pupils inclusively into a community informed by Christian values and Sunday services offer a moment of contemplation and peace for all. On Sunday mornings, there are various Faith Circles held for those of other religions, and a Roman Catholic Mass. A strong commitment to the choral tradition of the Church is mai...
The inside of Chapel has seen many alterations but still has its original timber cusped lierne-vault, very like a fan-vault, designed by Hugh Herland, Richard II’s chief carpenter. It is thought to be the earliest vault of its kind. The stained glass is a copy made between 1821 and 1828 by Betton and Evans of the original, made by Thomas Glazier of...
View from the Northeast (College Street): Fromond's Chantry (inside Cloisters) on left, then Chapel, outside of Chamber Court, and (in red brick) the Warden's Lodgings. Bethesda, by John Harris, 1656–1657
The Winchester College War Cloister is a war memorial at Winchester College, in Hampshire, designed by the architect Sir Herbert Baker. The roofed quadrangle is said by Historic England to be the largest known private war memorial in Europe.
The War Cloister was designed as a memorial to those of Winchester College that died during the First World War. The college was founded by William of Wykeham in 1382 and was intended, along with its associated institution of New College, Oxford, to help provide the church with well-educated clergy.
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Jan 5, 2024 · Mostly around the preparation for the Triwizard Tournament where Harry is getting teased by (what seems like) the entire Hogwarts school. Here are all the New College Harry Potter filming locations to look out for on your visit. 1. The New College Cloisters.
