the largest chapel belonging to St. George's. It was commenced by Henry VII, and carried on by Cardinal Wolsey, who designed it for his own sepulture. It was doubtless intended by that Prelate, this Chapel should surpass in magnificence the Chapel of Henry VII at Westminster. Benedetto, a Florentine, began the work in 1524. The tomb was never finished, but the works of art, statues, &c., were by command of the Long Parliament sold, and the money given to the Parliamentary Forces. A Sarcophagus of black marble escaped the general wreck, and in 1805 it was appropriated to the ashes of Nelson in St. Paul's. In the time of James II the chapel was used for Roman Catholic Worship, which ceased at the time of the Revolution, A.D. 1688. It was disused till 1800, when it was fitted up as the Royal tomb house of King George III, and in it are interredGEORGE III. DUKE OF Kent. OCTAVIUS. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE. QN. ADELAIDE. AMELIA AUgusta. QN. CHARLOTTE.

GEORGE IV.
WILLIAM IV.

&c., &c.

The Chapel has been used as a Robing Hall for the installation of the Knights of the Garter. At the express desire of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort the Chapel has been elegantly decorated, the expense of which has been defrayed by Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice, as a Memorial to Her Royal Highness's August Parent.

The entrance to the Royal Vault is in the Choir, a little in front of the Altar.

TOMB OF HENRY VI.

Henry VI was buried in the South Isle of the Chapel. His body having been removed from Chertsey in the reign of King Richard III. It was intended by King Henry VII to remove his body to Westminster, but this does not appear to have been exe

cuted, as is shewn by the will of Henry VIII, wherein provision is made for the greater magnificence of both the tomb of Henry the VI and also of Edward IV, which would hardly be, if the body had been removed. The devices of this King and his Royal Arms are neatly cut and blazoned on the centre stone of the arch.

It is somewhat singular that in the opposite tomb lies this King's great rival, viz: Edward IV.

THE LINCOLN CHAPEL.

Situate at the east end of the South Isle, Edward, Earl of Lincoln, Lord High Admiral in the reign of Queen Elizabeth for 30 years, lies buried. This handsome monument was erected to his memory by his Lady, who also is here buried. The monument is of alabaster, with pillars of porpyry.

John Shorme was Rector of Northmarston, Bucks, 1290. He was held in great veneration for the virtues which his benedictions had imparted to a holy well, and for his miracles, one of which was the feat of conjuring the Devil into a boot, which was considered so remarkable as to worthy a memorial window, which still remains in the east end of his church. (See Annals of Windsor, cap. 15, page 377.)

John Shorme's remains were removed to the Lincoln Chapel by Bishop Beauchamp.

In a small Chapel in this Isle is buried Oliver King, Bishop of Bath and Wells, under an Altar of Grey Marble; also herein is buried the family of Aldworth.

NOTE. It is not in the province of so small a work to notice the many Nobles, &c., who have their final resting place beneath the stone pavement. Whatever is there of great interest to the Visitor, is left for the description of those who exhibit the Chapel.

BRAY'S CHAPEL.

This Chapel possesses several monuments and inscriptions.

The Alabaster Monument with the bust in an Episcopal Habit represents Dr. Giles Thompson, Bishop of Gloucester.

Passing over the many inscriptions in this Chapel, it must be mentioned that Sir Reginald Bray, who, in the time of Henry VIII did so much for St. George's Chapel, lies buried here, A. D. 1502. There is no monument other than the name given to this Chantry, which, doubtless, will be as lasting as marble.

The handsome monument of Grey Marble in the South Isle is erected to the memory of Theodore Rimdue, Esq., a man of great and faithful service to the family of King Charles I in their misfortunes. He was also a very great benefactor to the Poor, for his many bequests. (See Pote's Antiquities of Windsor, page 376, cap. 24.)

THE GLOUCESTER MEMORIAL.

Prior to the decease of the late Duchess of Gloucester, 1859, a black marble tablet commemmorated William Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who died 1805; also of Maria, his wife; and their infant, the Princess Caroline Augusta Maria. This tablet was removed, and the present beautiful memorial placed in its stead, by the command and at the expense of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, as a tribute of affection to the memory of Her late Royal Highness.

The bas-reliefs in white statuary marble are works

of great skill; they represent the Works of Charity and Piety.

The 1st is a Representation of Clothing the Naked.

2nd. Feeding the Hungry.

3rd. Relieving the Weary Traveller.

4th. Visiting the Sick Bed.

This is the finest specimen of Monumental Art in St. George's Chapel.

THE BEAUFORT CHAPEL,

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is situate at the West End of the South Isle; in the centre stands the monument of Sir Charles Somerset, Earl of Worcester, K.G.; also of his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of the Earl of Huntingdon. A neat brass work screen encloses this noble marble effigy. The Chapel, although very small, possesses also another fine monument to the memory of Henry Somerset, late Duke of Beaufort, K.G., who died 1699. In 1843 this Chapel was newly painted, decorated, and fully restored by order and at the expense of His Grace the late Duke of Beaufort, K.G.

THE CENOTAPH.

In memory of the Princess Charlotte. This is by far the most attractive memorial in this hallowed pile; it occupies what was the Urswick Chapel, who in the time of Henry VIII was employed in beautifying and restoring the building.

The Cenotaph was designed and executed by Matthew Cotes Wyatt, and it in many points possesses great artistic merit. The outline of the corpse is admirably preserved, while the sculpture shewing the ascent of the disembodied spirit is most perfect. In the coloured windows at the back of the Cenotaph are seen St. Peter and five other Apostles. When the orange and purple tints are reflected by the rays of the sun on this memorial, the effect is of the most beautiful description.

THE RUTLAND CHAPEL.

In the centre of the North Aisle and opposite to Bray's Chapel is situated another, built also by him. In it lie buried the noble ancestors of the Rutland family; a neat alabaster monument is erected to their memory.

Sir George Manners, Lord Roos, (who lived in the reign of Henry VIII; also the Lady Anne, his wife, Niece to King Edward IV.

In this Chapel also Her Grace the Duchess of St. Albans, was buried A.D. 1741.

There is also besides many others in this Chapel, a marble tablet to the memory of Major Packe, who fell in the Battle of Waterloo.

THE HASTINGS CHAPEL,

In the North Aisle, was built by Elizabeth, wife of William Lord Hastings, Chamberlain and Master of the Mint to Edward IV, who was beheaded by order of Richard III. It is dedicated to St. Stephen, and composed of an open screen, with a doorway in the aisle, and occupies the entire space in breadth between two piers of the Choir; its roof is groined, and the sides are ornamented with statues of Saints and Angels displaying the Armorial Bearings of the Hastings Family. In a painting on the wall are portrayed the four leading incidents in the life of the Patron Saint :-His preaching to the people, His pleading before the tribunal of Herod, His Martyrdom, and His beatification.

Nearly facing the Chapter-room is a beautifully executed marble monument (by Servier) to the memory of