Sign in the Penniless Porch, built to beggars, at the entrance to medieval Wells Cathedral in the city of Wells, Somerset, England, UK

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Penniless Porch is located between the Cathedral and the market square and it is traditionally where people begged for alms. Bishop Bekynton (1390-1465)was secretary to Henry VI and appointed Lord Privy Seal until 1444. He was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells in 1443.

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Size: 3398px × 5407px
Location: Wells, Somerset, England, UK
Photo credit: © Wendy Johnson / Alamy / Afripics
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