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Description: | "The west window of the nave is peculiarly striking for its rich and intricate tracery; and when illuminated by the rays of the setting sun, appears extremely beautiful.
In 1840 a fire broke out in one of the south-west towers, through the carelessness of a workman employed to repair the clock. It was discovered about half-past seven in the evening; but before midnight the tower and the whole of the nave were reduced to mere shells. The damage done was estimated at £23,000, which was raised by subscription.
The late Mr. Beckwith bequeathed £2000 for a peal of bells, and £3000 towards renovating the Chapter House."
Descriptive letterpress from the book 'Photographs of English and Scottish Scenery' by G W Wilson | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Publisher: | John Duffus | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Creator: | Wilson, George Washington | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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