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The Misericords of Winchester College Chapel

A Misericord in Winchester College Chapel
A Misericord in Winchester College Chapel

The ‘misericords’ of Winchester College Chapel are amongst the finest woodcarvings to survive from medieval England. Nick Townson, a history teacher at the school, uncovers their hidden meanings, explaining the significance of mermaids, shepherds and pelicans.

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