A misericord in Worcester Cathedral depicting a man holding a branch of foliage in each hand, representing the month of May, supported by a bird on either side

Date:: 1930-1949

Location:: Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire; Show all locations

Christ and St Mary's Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire

Reference:: AA49/09866

Type:: Photograph (Negative)

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The misericords in Worcester Cathedral date from 1379, with several modern additions. The misericords represent biblical scenes, nine Labours of the Months, and scenes of everyday life. This detailed misericord depicts the the month of May: a man holds in each hand a large branch with foliage. This is supported by a crested bird or fowl on either side.

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This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series Of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

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Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Misericord, Early Medieval Cathedral, Medieval Cathedral, Post Medieval Cathedral, Christian Religion