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.… Continue reading “Michael and Mary: A Tale of Love and Adventure”
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Mary
Fifteenth century Nottingham alabaster sculpture of the Virgin & St Michael (holding the scales for the weighing of souls at the Previous Judgement, these on the appropriate made up of mischievous devils). Pembroke Higher education chapel was developed in 1664-5 at the sole expense of Matthew Wren (Bishop of Ely & Fellow of Pemrboke College)… Continue reading Mary
Mary & St Michael, Pembroke College Chapel, Cambridge
Fifteenth century Nottingham alabaster sculpture of the Virgin & St Michael (holding the scales for the weighing of souls at the Last Judgement, those on the correct that contains mischievous devils). Pembroke Faculty chapel was built in 1664-5 at the sole expense of Matthew Wren (Bishop of Ely & Fellow of Pemrboke Higher education) and… Continue reading Mary & St Michael, Pembroke College Chapel, Cambridge