60 second snippet – The Nave
Although there has been a church on the site for much longer, the current Nave of St Edmundsbury Cathedral was started in 1503. It was completed in 1551 thanks to a donation from King Edward VI, who also endowed the town’s Grammar School.
There is so much to say about the Nave that we have split it into two 60 second snippets.
Listen to Part 1 here and scroll through the photos in the gallery (click on photos to enlarge).
Find out more about John Wastell’s links to King’s College Chapel here
Further information on the Nave will be available on Monday 1 June.
Images
The West front
The Nave from the crossing
Commemorative plaque detailing gift of King Edward VI
South Aisle
North Aisle
Detail of angel with St James ‘pilgrim’ shell
Detail of the celestory windows and ceiling
Gilbert Scott’s ceiling, painted