Pembroke College Chapel was erected in the mid-17th century thanks to the generosity of Bishop Matthew Wren, who spared no expense in building a stunning Baroque-style chapel on the site of an earlier one at the college. The chapel boasts a beautiful white plastered interior, ornamental plasterwork on the walls and ceiling, and richly-carved woodwork. The chancel was extended in 1880 under the guidance of architect G.G. Scott, giving the building a more harmonious look, and a Venetian east window filled with glass was added in 1906 to complete the overall aesthetic. One of the treasures of the chapel is a stunning medieval alabaster sculpture of the Virgin with Saint Michael, which is on display in the ante-chapel. The chapel remains a visitor-friendly attraction today and continues to be a testament to the vision of Christopher Wren, one of the most famous architects in British history.
Posted by Aidan McRae Thomson on 2021-07-31 07:28:12