Kings of England by fishers

Kings of England

I'm afraid I can't be moved away from St Mary's Church, Beverley, yet. I just had to share this amazing ceiling with you. Found above the chancel of the church, this shot only shows about 40% of the ceiling. The whole ceiling illustrates the kings of England, from the 7th century to Henry VI who was king in 1445 when this ceiling was built. Later restoration in 1939 added a panel showing George VI who was king at the time of the restoration.

Other parts of the church have impressive ceilings too - several are blue with stars, and the ceiling above the north transept is actually a map of the constellations of the northern hemisphere.

Ian
i am amazed that each corner has a different face in it. what a masterpiece this is. wonderful details.
September 21st, 2016  
thanks for the view with subtle variations and surprising corner decorations
September 21st, 2016  
Great shot that shows the details of this fabulous ceiling
September 21st, 2016  
Great shot of this beautiful ceiling. I can understand you can spent a whole day . I would too.
September 21st, 2016  
TYF this photo. Was/am so impressed that I've just been looking at their web site. I can easily understand your joy and wonder of it and joyfully await more pix etc. Pleased that you don't love too far from it. Make hay!
September 21st, 2016  
A really interesting capture.
September 21st, 2016  
Such a lovely capture.
September 21st, 2016  
lovely ...
September 22nd, 2016  
Very impressive
September 22nd, 2016  
What a beautiful ceiling. Very impressive and unusual.
September 22nd, 2016  
At first I was unsure of what I was looking at with some of the portraits looking up and others down. They I understood when I read your story. A beautiful capture and impressive ceiling. Great clear pictures, too.
September 22nd, 2016  
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Thank you all for your comments and favs, which put this shot on the popular page.

I fiind this ceiling one of the most attractive church ceilings that I've ever seen - I'm glad that you all appreciate it too.

Ian
September 22nd, 2016  
Truly amazing...fav.
September 22nd, 2016  
@ivan

Thank you Ivan!

Ian
September 26th, 2016  
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