Alabaster alter-tomb. by snowy

Alabaster alter-tomb.

Today we set off for a walk from Eye ,whilst we were there we had a look round the church,and saw these effigies of Sir Richard Cornewall,1479-1533,and his wife Jane.There are records of the high favour in which Sir Richard was held at the court of Henry v111.For instance he was one of the one hundred nobles and gentlemen appointed to attend the King at the "Field of the Cloth of Gold "
I recall visiting them many years ago but I had not noticed the botched job done by his manicurist. The great thing about a photo like this is if you mess up on the lighting the subject is there the next day to try again, aye?
February 20th, 2011  
good find. great info.
February 20th, 2011  
Something I would not have seen without this photo. Thank you.
February 20th, 2011  
Interesting photo and info.
February 20th, 2011  
Very interesting story and shot.
February 20th, 2011  
Great capture. There are some effigies of my ancestors in Farleigh Castle that look much like this, I believe. Thanks for the historical background.
February 20th, 2011  
I love to read about British history. I'm in awe of the lengthy traditions of England when the U.S. was still a wilderness.
February 20th, 2011  
Very cool pic, nice history lesson too!
February 20th, 2011  
Great shot and history lesson as well.
February 20th, 2011  
Wow--these are amazing sculptures. What a fabulous find, they are beautiful
February 20th, 2011  
I was never much interested in history as a kid but love it now...maybe b/c I am part of it now! lol
February 20th, 2011  
Alabaster is truly a beautiful stone. Nice shot.
February 20th, 2011  
Great Shot May They Rest In Peace
February 21st, 2011  
Beautiful work!
February 21st, 2011  
Quite the amazing photo.
February 21st, 2011  
Interesting. Good shot of the alabaster alter-tomb of Sir Richard and Jane. Appreciate the history. Love these old tombs and above ground elaborate carvings.
February 21st, 2011  
Lovely history attached to this shot.
February 21st, 2011  
They look peaceful :]
February 21st, 2011  
nice works of Art!
February 21st, 2011  
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