Gloucester Cathedral - VI

Today, we conclude our visit to this wonderful church with more views of the stained glass and incredible stone carvings.

Gloucester Cathedral - V

Elizabeth Williams died in childbirth when she was just 17 years old. The baby probably survived for a short time as it is dressed in what is called a chrysom - a christening gown indicating baptism

The Latin inscription on the epitaph reads....

Elisabeth speaks, "Husband, you carved in marble here your wife; Thus you'd ensure her immortality. But Christ my hope and trust was, all my life; So God forbids that I should mortal be". July 4th 1622

Wife of W.J. Williams Youngest daughter of Dr. Miles Smith Bishop of Gloucester (source)

More amazing stained glass, vaults and ceiling fans.

 

Gloucester Cathedral - IV

The St. Andrews chapel is filled with wonderful paintings and frescoes.

Gloucester Cathedral - III

Everywhere you look there are magnificent stained glass windows and ceilings that are amazing.

Gloucester Cathedral - II

The ceilings have great detail in them. I could stand and look at them all day.

Before we go any further, let me just wish everyone a Happy New Year! It was a heckuva year we just had. Here's to a better year in '23. ..... Wow, it really looks odd written that way. My Dad would have been 104 this year. One day, there will be someone say such a thing about me.

All the best to all my followers. Take care and stick with me. More photos from England to come and then there are plenty to see from New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Do forget that there are still photos from Alaska to process and post. Always something. Poo tee weet.

Now back to gaping at those ceilings...  

Gloucester Cathedral

Formally known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, this is an huge and imposing place.