. Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of England and Wales, descriptive, historical, pictorial . nd Gloucester were united. The presentbishop, Charles John Ellicott, is a distinguished theologian, and took a leadingpart in the revision of the New Testament, as his predecessor, Bishop Wakeman,did 340 years ago. During the rule of the late Dean Law the cathedral was carefully restoredunder the direction of Sir Gilbert Scott, and a very beautiful reredos was sub-scribed for by the freemasons of Gloucestershire. The Lady Chapel, with itsminstrels galleries and ruined reredos, has been long desolate; b
. Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of England and Wales, descriptive, historical, pictorial . nd Gloucester were united. The presentbishop, Charles John Ellicott, is a distinguished theologian, and took a leadingpart in the revision of the New Testament, as his predecessor, Bishop Wakeman,did 340 years ago. During the rule of the late Dean Law the cathedral was carefully restoredunder the direction of Sir Gilbert Scott, and a very beautiful reredos was sub-scribed for by the freemasons of Gloucestershire. The Lady Chapel, with itsminstrels galleries and ruined reredos, has been long desolate; but enthusiasticchurchmen are now coming forward to enable the Dean and Chapter at least torepair it, if it cannot be restored to somewhat of its original beauty. The Library contains a few manuscripts and early printed books. A copyof Coverdales Bible, printed in 1535, and dedicated to Henry VIII. and hisdearest just Wife and most vertuous Princesse Queen Anne, is of uniquecharacter. It is said to have been given by Alderman Thomas Pury, who re-ceived it from Oliver Cromwell. W. THE CATHEDRAL, SHOWING THE NEW WESTERN TOWBKfl. BRISTOL.
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