The late 14th century alabaster effigies, possibly of Sir William de la Pole and his wife, Katherine, in the south choir aisle of Holy Trinity Church

Date:
1890 - 1940
Location:
Holy Trinity Church, King Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
Reference:
OP28958
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The identities of the couple commemorated on the tomb is debated but they are thought to likely be members of the de la Pole family. Sir William (died 1366) and his wife, Katherine (died 1381) are often named, as the effigies date from the late 14th century.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the open Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-2012 Red Box Project.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/20 Early Photographic Print Collection: Humberside; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

© Courtauld Institute of Art

People & Organisations

Photographer: Crossley, Frederick Herbert

Keywords

Medieval Effigy