Wells, Cathedral, Chapter House 1890
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The chapter house was completed in about 1306. Behind the pillar is the bishop's seat, and each member of the chapter has his own stall. The carved faces on the walls have survived (some of them are comical), and the bosses in the vault and some pieces of original medieval glass remain. After speaking at trials, the witnesses were kept seated around the central pillar, to prevent contact with those waiting outside.
An extract from Wells Photographic Memories.
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