The Antiquities of England and Wales - INSIDE VIEW OF THE NORTH EAST GATE WINCHELSEA, SUSSEX

GROSE, Francis (1731-1791)

Published by Hooper et alia circa 1773 - 1787, London, 1785

About this Item

Copper plate print published Mayr,1785, the engraving measures 20cm x 13 cm. (not including plate mark) - over all with title 23cm x 33cm. Engraved by Sparrow for Grose's Antiquities of England and Wales from a drawing done by Grose in1784. Very good condition Note: Positioned fittingly in the centre of Winchelsea is the church dedicated to ?St Thomas the Martyr? ? Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The church was built at the same time as the town itself but we cannot be sure whether the whole of it was ever built. Today only the chancel and chapels remain in use. The transepts are in ruins and there is no evidence to be seen of a nave. It was the wealthiest of the three churches and is renowned for its 20th century stained glass windows by Douglas Strachan and the medieval Alard tombs. The relentless decay of the town affected the church and, for hundreds of years after the French had invaded and sacked the town, the church remained in a deplorable state. But in 1850 the perilous condition of the fabric of the church was realised and extensive repairs were carried out. Today it stands well-restored, well-used and much cared for. You will also find among its many treasures a modern tapestry ? the Millennium Tapestry ? created by over twenty women of the Town to celebrate that occasion and record the face of the town as it is today.Spike Milligan's grave is situated in the church yard. [For all of our prints by Francis Grose enter PRBGROSE in Key words] [QP]. Seller Inventory # 010074

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Antiquities of England and Wales - ...

Publisher: Hooper et alia circa 1773 - 1787, London

Publication Date: 1785

Binding: No Binding

Illustrator: GROSE, Francis engraved by Sparrow

Condition: Very Good