Cathedral & History
| Today | Wednesday 8 Sep 2010 |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Mattins and Litany |
| 08:00 | Holy Communion |
| 08:30 | Doors open for sightseeing |
| 12:30 | Holy Communion |
| 16:00 | Last entry for sightseeing |
| 17:00 | Evensong |
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On the Cathedral floor
The Chapel of All SoulsSituated on the ground floor of the north-west tower, this chapel was dedicated in 1925 to the memory of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) and the servicemen who died in the Great War of 1914-18 (World War I). It is also known as the Kitchener Memorial Chapel. Among the chapel's artefacts are sculptures of the military saints St Michael and St George, a beautiful pietá - a sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ - and an effigy of Lord Kitchener. The silver-plated candlesticks on the altar are made from melted-down trophies won by the London Rifle Brigade.
The Chapel of St Dunstan
This chapel, consecrated in 1699, was the second part of Wren's building to come into use, after the Quire. In 1905, it was dedicated to St Dunstan, who was a Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury 1,000 years ago. Before this it was known as the Morning Chapel, because the early morning office - a daily service - was said here.
The Chapel of St Dunstan is set aside for prayer. Visitors do not have to pay to enter this Chapel.The Chapel of St Michael and St George
This Chapel (pictured) is situated on the south aisle and is dedicated to St Michael and St George. Plaques commemorating former members of the Order are set on the book rests, and banner of current knights hang above. The chapel was originally the consistory court - the place where the bishop sat in judgement over the clergy, or priests. It became a temporary studio for the construction of Wellington's monument between 1858 and 1878.
The Middlesex Chapel
The chapel is also known as the St Erkenwald and St Ethelburga Chapel. The
Middlesex Chapel is dedicated to members of the Middlesex Regiment and regular
services are held here. Behind the altar stands William Holman Hunt’s Light of
the World (pictured). Click here to discover more about this painting.
The flags in the chapel are the colour of the Middlesex Regiment - the empty pole belongs to a flag that was lost during World War II. The urn-like Italian marble font dates from 1727.
The Chapel of St Michael and St George
Light of the World in the Middlesex Chapel
