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Detail of a stained-glass window showing the figure of Cardinal Wolsey,

Thomas Willement and James Brittain1845

Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces
United Kingdom

The Great Watching Chamber. Detail of a stained-glass window showing the figure of Cardinal Wolsey, surrounded by his heraldic symbols. The mottoes read 'The Lord is my help'

The glass was installed in 1845 to the designs of Thomas Willement and depicts the heraldry of Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII and the Tudor royal family

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  • Title: Detail of a stained-glass window showing the figure of Cardinal Wolsey,
  • Creator: Thomas Willement, James Brittain
  • Creator Lifespan: 1786-1872
  • Date Created: 1845
  • Location Created: Hampton Court Palace
  • Type: Stained Glass
  • Rights: © Historic Royal Palaces
  • External Link: Explore more from Historic Royal Palaces
  • Depicted Person: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
  • Depicted Topic: Historical Figure
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