121. CLERESTORY WINDOWS

Before we approach the high altar, we should note the presence high above us of the clerestory windows. These belong to the North transept. It is a matter of some wonder that such time and effort was put into creating these objects of beauty which can only be seen with difficulty. But then, God can see them! .    PLAN

122. SOUTH CLERESTORY WINDOWS

Further clerestory windows can be found along both sides of the choir. These are located on the South side ... . Pictured here (from left) are: St Thomas, St Jude, St Matthew, St Philip, St Simon and St Bartimaeus.

123. NORTH CLERESTORY WINDOWS

There are more windows located on the North side. No names are visible here, and in fact a number of the windows are partly covered.

124. THE SANCTUARY

The high altar sits rather grandly in a wide open sanctuary space, separated from the choir by a brass railing. There is little else to note here, apart from three colourful banners at the rear.

125. BACK WALL OF SANCTUARY

The blue banner at left shows St. Hugh of Lincoln, Protector of the Oppressed, born in Avalon, France about 1140. He is often depicted with the goose that followed him around in one town in the diocese. The second banner shows an unknown lady with a goose, perhaps with the image of Lincoln Cathedral behind. The banner at right shows a Kingly Christ in the crucified position.

126. JOSEPH BANKS MEMORIAL

As we leave the glory of Lincoln Cathedral we pass this reminder of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820), a Lincolnshire squire who drained the fens and who admired the Cathedral from the high gallery. Banks is famous as a naturalist, patron of science, collector, explorer. Here is a reminder of the links between God and man, Church and world, spiritual and natural. This completes our tour of Lincoln Cathedral.