Cranmer Pulpit - Westminster Abbey, London, UK
N 51° 29.985 W 000° 07.636
30U E 699386 N 5709314
This early 16th century wooden pilpit stands in the nave of Westminster Abbey. A sign on the front of the pulpit advises that Thomas Cranmer preached from it.
Waymark Code: WM13AYH
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/29/2020
Views: 10
A
sign attached to the front of the pulpit advises:
Thomas
Cranmer 1489-1556 Archbishop
of Canterbury is traditionally said
to have preached from this pulpit
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The Westminster
Abbey website has an article about Thomas Cranmer that mentions
the pulpit and tells us:
The
early 16th century hexagonal pulpit with linenfold panelling
in the nave of Westminster Abbey is by tradition that in which
Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer preached at the
coronation of King Edward VI.
The wrought iron staircase was made in 1962.
Thomas was the son of Thomas and Agnes (Hatfield) and was
educated at Cambridge and ordained. His first wife was Joan
who died in childbirth. It was very unusual for priests to be
married at that time. Thomas entered royal service in 1527
serving on diplomatic missions. He became archdeacon of
Taunton and his second wife was Margaret, whom he had met in
Germany. They had at least one daughter Margaret, who married
Thomas Norton, and a son Thomas. In 1533 he was consecrated
archbishop of Canterbury. He supported Henry VIII's request to
have his marriage to Catherine of Aragon declared null and
void and the marriage to Anne Boleyn validated. He was
godfather to the future Elizabeth I. The Book of Common Prayer
was compiled through his influence. When Mary I came to the
throne he was imprisoned for being a supporter of Lady Jane
Grey and later charged with heresy. He was burnt at the stake
in Oxford on 21st March 1556.
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Note:
With
the re-opening of Westminster Abbey after Covid-19 lockdown
photography, for private use, has been allowed in most areas
of the Abbey when services are not taking place (see here).
There is an entry fee payable to enter the Abbey that is
currently £18 for an adult (October, 2020).
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Approximate age of artefact (Year): c1525
Relevant website: [Web Link]
Times available for viewing: Usually 0930-1630 but depends on services in the Abbey
Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: 18
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