The stained glass in the Chapel at The Vyne is the finest in the National Trust’s care and considered to be among the most beautiful 16th-century glass in Europe. It features King Henry VIII, who visited The Vyne several times, as well as his sister Margaret and first wife Catherine of Aragon, together with their patron saints.
The stained glass windows are believed to have originally been created for the nearby Holy Ghost Chapel by Flemish glaziers. The craftsmen were from the school of great European artisans involved in major schemes such as Henry VIII’s King’s College Chapel, Cambridge.At some point, possibly to protect it from ransacking Roundheads during the Civil War, the glass was removed and hidden, later re-appearing in the chapel at The Vyne.Among the scenes depicted is an image of a young King Henry VIII. He stayed at the house on several occasions, first with Catherine of Aragon and later with Anne Boleyn, as the guest of William Sandys, his Lord Chamberlain.Another window depicts Catherine of Aragon and a third shows Henry’s sister, Margaret, who married James IV of Scotland when she was just 13 years old.
Just got back from Chester.
Love their cathedral!
PS: Also went to Llandudno, Liverpool and Wrexham
I hope you had a great time
It is a long time since I visited Chester Cathedral.
A place I must visit when it is open ext year – I really like Flemish glass
Only the downstairs is open next year, but it is still worth a visit. They are planning it so that visitors can go and see the reroofing taking place.
The chapel itself of course will be open with its newly restored glass.
i like your first image of the glass itself Cherie… and the second shot showing the warm wood in the sacristy…..peter:)
I like the windows they are very clear and bright.
Stunning.
Have just been told that my comment was too short. Really stunning…
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I’ve been to the Vyne before I don’t recall seeing the Chapel. Is it part of the house itself (I’ve only enjoyed the grounds – and the tearoom
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The chapel is part of the house and well worth a visit. The first time we visit the Vyne we missed the house and got lost in the grounds. We had to retrace our steps to the rather obvious bridge that we missed on our way past