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The lower walls of the Chapel date back to 1383
but the main building dates to 1450. When the Earl
of Leycester established the Hospital in 1571 he
required all the occupants (the Brethren) to attend
a morning prayer service each day. Over the past
430+ years this ritual has been performed without
break. The service is held at 9.30 a.m.
each day and the words used for the prayers are the
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As you enter the Chapel you will
first notice the stained glass window at the far
end. This was produced by the local Birmingham firm
Clayton and Bell.
You then notice the chandeliers
(see picture on the right). These are not only works
of art but they are functional as well. The chapel
has never had an electric supply and the lighting is
all by candle. Conducive to a great atmosphere maybe
but on a cold January day this Chapel must be
freezing for the morning prayer service! The
Brethren are obviously descended from hardy stock. |
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On the left are the stall in the Chapel for
the Brethren. The carvings on the stalls are
particularly impressive. The Bear from the
Leycester Coat of Arms make an appearance
again. On the right is one of two chairs
which are in the altar area (chancel). The
backs are carved out of Irish bog oak and
the seats appear to be made from slate. |
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