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Choirscreen Collection

"Captivating Choir Screens: A Glimpse into Sacred Spaces" Step into the hallowed halls of Norwich Cathedral, as captured in 1898, and be transported to a bygone era

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: 'Lord Riverdale's Repentance': the Last Home of the Riverdales - drawn by Samuel Read, 1862

"Lord Riverdale's Repentance": the Last Home of the Riverdales - drawn by Samuel Read, 1862. Illustration to a short story by William J. Stewart

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Choir screen of the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, c.1850-1891. Creator: Johannes Bosboom

Choir screen of the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, c.1850-1891. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
Choir screen of the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, c.1850-1891. Interior of a church

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Screen, for Choir, 1939. Creator: Edith Towner

Screen, for Choir, 1939. Creator: Edith Towner
Screen, for Choir, 1939

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The International Exhibition: angels from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: angels from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: angels from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen

The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The International Exhibition: Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A... 1862

The International Exhibition: Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: 'Interior of the Dom, Lübeck', by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of... 1862

"Interior of the Dom, Lübeck", by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"Interior of the Dom, Lubeck", by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Restoration of Battlefield Church, Shropshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Restoration of Battlefield Church, Shropshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Restoration of Battlefield Church, Shropshire, 1862. The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, ...having fallen into decay, its restoration, originated by a public subscription

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey, 1902. Artist: York & Son

The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey, 1902. Artist: York & Son
The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Choir of Assens Church, 1840-1841. Creator: Dankvart Dreyer

The Choir of Assens Church, 1840-1841. Creator: Dankvart Dreyer
The Choir of Assens Church, 1840-1841

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Interior of St. Mark s, Venice, 1869. Creator: David Dalhoff Neal

Interior of St. Mark s, Venice, 1869. Creator: David Dalhoff Neal
Interior of St. Mark s, Venice, 1869. Bride and groom in 16th-century dress

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Transept Chairs & Benches Removed, 1899

Ely Cathedral: Octagon from South Transept Chairs & Benches Removed, 1899. Lantern slide

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Octagon into Choir, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Ely Cathedral: Choir to Northeast, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Choir to Northeast, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir to Northeast, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Ely Cathedral: Choir Triforium, North Side, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Choir Triforium, North Side, c. 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir Triforium, North Side, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Interior of St Georges Chapel, 1838 (colour litho)

Interior of St Georges Chapel, 1838 (colour litho)
STC156084 Interior of St Georges Chapel, 1838 (colour litho) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Design for a Choir Screen with Two Variants, from: Clotures de chapelles

Design for a Choir Screen with Two Variants, from: Clotures de chapelles, 17th century

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Westminster Abbey - Interior. West through Choir, London, England. c1930s. Creator: Unknown

Westminster Abbey - Interior. West through Choir, London, England. c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Abbey - Interior. West through Choir, London, England. c1930s. The original choir screen was rebuilt in or after the late 17th century. From " Tour of the World"

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Interior of the Choir, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Interior of the Choir, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Choir, 1898. Final resting place of Saint David, Waless patron saint, St Davids cathedral was begun in 1181, destroyed by Cromwells forces and restored by John Nash in 1793

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Choir of York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Choir of York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Choir of York Minster, 1898. Grade I listed York Minster constructed in Gothic style on Norman foundations under orders of Walter de Gray in 1215 with efforts at restoration from 1730s onwards

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Choir, Lincoln Cathedral, 1902

The Choir, Lincoln Cathedral, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Chapel, before the removal of the stall Canopies, 1926

The Chapel, before the removal of the stall Canopies, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: The Choir of Worcester Cathedral, c1917, (1917)

The Choir of Worcester Cathedral, c1917, (1917). The Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir is an Anglican choir, it was founded in October 1874. The choir is based at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Worcester Cathedral: North Transept of Choir, 1836. Artist: Henry Winkles

Worcester Cathedral: North Transept of Choir, 1836. Artist: Henry Winkles
Worcester Cathedral: North Transept of Choir, 1836. Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England, situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn

Background imageChoirscreen Collection: Liverpool Cathedral: The Choir, Looking East. Architect, Sir G. Gilbert Scott, R. A. 1924

Liverpool Cathedral: The Choir, Looking East. Architect, Sir G. Gilbert Scott, R. A. 1924
Liverpool Cathedral: The Choir, Looking East. Architect, Sir G. Gilbert Scott, R.A. 1924. Built on St James Mount, in the centre of the city



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"Captivating Choir Screens: A Glimpse into Sacred Spaces" Step into the hallowed halls of Norwich Cathedral, as captured in 1898, and be transported to a bygone era. The choir screen stands tall, dividing the sacred space from the rest of the cathedral. Its intricate design hints at the craftsmanship that went into its creation, leaving us in awe of its beauty. In Westminster Abbey's Choir and Apse, depicted in 1902 by York & Son, we witness another stunning example of a choir screen. This masterpiece not only separates the choir area but also adds an element of grandeur to this iconic abbey. It serves as a testament to human creativity and devotion. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves immersed in St. Mark's interior in Venice through David Dalhoff Neal's lens from 1869. Here, a choir screen takes on a different form – delicate yet commanding – adding an ethereal touch to this magnificent place of worship. Ely Cathedral unveils its own unique charm with various depictions captured by Frederick Henry Evans between 1891 and 1899. From Octagon views transformed into choirs to captivating triforiums on the north side – each image showcases how these screens enhance Ely Cathedral's architectural splendor. Venturing further back in time brings us to St George's Chapel in 1838 when color lithography was used to capture its interior beauty. Amidst vibrant hues lies an exquisite choir screen that harmonizes with every aspect of this chapel’s design. Delving deeper into artistic renditions is "Design for a Choir Screen with Two Variants" from Clotures de chapelles which offers imaginative possibilities for creating breathtaking barriers within sacred spaces. Lastly, let us wander through London's Westminster Abbey during the early twentieth century where an unknown artist captures the view westward through their lens c1930s. The intricately carved choir screen stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of this historic site.