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St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England is a castle chapel built in the late-medieval Perpendicular Gothic style. It is a Royal Peculiar (a church under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch), and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter.
In order to further their original purpose of sharing the Chapel’s history, those out-of-print volumes have been digitised and are now freely available to be downloaded and read via the links below.
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Discover the beauty and history of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the 14th century. Learn about its role in the Order of the Garter, marvel at its intricate stonework and stained glass windows, and pay respects to the final resting place of many members of the royal family.
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St George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV. When visiting make sure you look up and admire the stone ceiling, which was added by Henry VII.
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360° Virtual Tour of The Nave of St George's Chapel. The Nave of St George’s Chapel was started by 1483 and roofed by 1496, although the magnificent stone vaulting was not completed until 1528. See the Nave virtual tour fullscreen (link opens in a new window).
