Ornate carved and gold gilded wooden chancel screen, Leicester Cathedral, Leicester, England, UK
Ornate carved and gold gilded wooden chancel screen, Leicester Cathedral, Leicester, England, UK. Originally the church of St. Martins it became Leicester Cathedral in 1927. The first recorded mention of the Church of St. Martins is in 1086 when a Norman Church replaced the Saxon one. Aisles were added in the 13th century and in the 15th century the nave and chancel were extended. A spire was added in 1757. In 1860 extensive restoration was undertaken by the Victorian Architect, Raphael Brandon who magnificently restored and, in places, rebuilt the church, and added the current 220ft spire. The ornate chancel screen was added when the church became a cathedral. It was designed by Sir Charles Nicholson and carved by Bowman of Stamford.
Size: 2659px × 3256px
Location: Leicester Cathedral, Leicester, England, UK
Photo credit: © Photimageon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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