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The College of St George is, at its heart, a community of people who live and work together to offer worship to God, prayers for the Sovereign and the Order of the Garter, service to society and hospitality to visitors.
St George’s is no ordinary school. With a heritage that dates back to 1348, this is a school with a pioneering vision, a determination to do things differently, and a community which is nurturing and above all else, kind. We look forward to welcoming you to our unique school.
- A Royal Mausoleum
- English Gothic Architecture
- Treasures to Look Out For
Windsor Castle began when William the Conqueror originally built a mound with stockade around 1070. The work was continued by Henry II who built a round stone tower and three outer walls. Henry III constructed the western end of the lower ward complete with a chapel on the site of today’s Albert Memorial Chapel. In 1348 the Chapel became central to...
Saint Georges’ Chapel was a classic example of English Gothic architecture with its perpendicular style. By 1483 the choir aisles and roof had been completed. This was followed by a nave in 1496. However, the vaulting took until 1528 to be finished. The chapel undertook restoration work between 1921 and 1930. The lower ward now includes St George’s...
One of the most striking features of the chapel is the intricate stonework of the choir screen. This masterpiece was created in the late 15th century and features delicate carvings of flowers, animals, and saints. The choir screen separates the Quire, which is where the choir sits, from the nave, where the congregation sits. Another highlight of St...
St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England is a castle chapel built in the late-medieval Perpendicular Gothic style. It is a Royal Peculiar (a church under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch), and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter.
18 de ago. de 2020 · Facebook Twitter. St George's Chapel is a place of worship for The Queen and the Royal Family as well as a church serving the local community. Built by kings, shaped by the...
31 de mar. de 2024 · St. George’s Chapel, part of Windsor Castle, in the district of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. This chapel was designed for the Most Noble Order of the Garter and was begun by Edward IV. It is one of the finest examples of the Perpendicular style of Gothic architecture in England.
Take in the splendour of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, the burial place of 11 monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, Henry VIII and Charles I, the setting for the marriages of...
