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HISTORY:
Those of you who have read some of my other reviews might have guessed that I am slightly obsessed with all things historical! So i'll try to keep this section to the point!!
Sainte Chapelle was built in the 13th Century by Louis IX (later Saint Louis) to house some of the ... Read review
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NEWS . WOULD MAKE AN IDEAL GIFT . VICTORIAN SOCIAL HISTORY . The actual date is ususally printed on each page . This print is over 100 years old. And is not a modern copy . There is a fold which sometimes shows as a shadow on the image, this will not show when framed. Check the image for details. . Size of print is approx 12" x 10" (305 X 250)or pro-rata . Approx. Page size = 16" x 11" (410 X 280 . Ready to matt and frame. These old Prints really look great with Matt and Framed. . Note this print is from a periodical and has p rinting on reverse. . Scanned at a low resolution for quick uploading so the actual picture is better than the scanned image. .
weeks date as shown on top of page, the size of each page is approximately 15.5 x 11 inches (395x280). All are genuine antique prints and not modern copies, the Illustrated London News is an illustrated magazine which was first printed in 1842 and is the finest pictorial example of a historic social record of British and world events up to the present day. The ILN is known for its coverage of the following subjects the wars, ships, boats, guns, sailing, portraits, fine art, old and antique prints, wood cut, wood engravings, early photographs, Victorian life, Victorian culture, kings, queens, royalty, travels, adventures, natural history, birds, fish, mammals, fishing, hunting, shooting, fox hunting, sports including tennis, cricket, football, horse racing, politics and many more items of interest founded by Herbert Ingram may 14th 1842.
...section to the point!!
Sainte Chapelle was built in the 13th Century by Louis IX (later Saint Louis) to house some of the relics of the Passion of Christ, including the Crown of Thorns. Louis wanted what basically amounted to a huge reliquary to be built inside the royal palace, Palais de la Cite. This chapel was the envy of Europe and probably copied in England and the Holy Roman Empire, to house their own relics. The chapel was meant to symbolise ... ...and Monuments Pass, in which Sainte Chapelle is included. The website claims it has access for disabled visitors, but I can only remember a spiral staircase, so this would be worth checking out further.
THE VISIT:
You enter Sainte Chapelle through the lower chapel, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This is the 'plainer' part, although you won't believe that until you see the upper chapel! The ceiling is the most magnificent part, covered with ...
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