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The Ambulatory
The Ambulatory - by Vince Hawthorn ©
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The Ambulatory

In this corner of the Inner Quadrangle we see through the arch of the Beaufort Tower to the Outer Quadrangle. The tower is named after Cardinal Beaufort who was a very powerful Bishop of Winchester ( 1404-1447 ). The Porter's lodge is on the bottom of the tower ( to the right of the arch as we view it here ) - call here for your "Wayfarer's Dole". The older looking building running along the right hand side of the shot is the Ambulatory or cloister running from the Beaufort Tower to the church which is behind us in this shot. The area above the Porter's Lodge is where once the Master's Lodgings were, the Ambulatory linked these to the church. It is thought the upper floor of the Ambulatory might have been an infirmary. The Ambulatory looks very old , YET- it is one of the more recent parts of the Hospital of St.Cross.
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Photographer: © Vince Hawthorn (Gallery)(16th April 2014)

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Comment by rustyruth(16th April 2014)

Excellent, I love this shot Vince. Got to agree the Ambulatory does look very old. I was surprised to learn it was one of the newer parts of the building. Thanks for the interesting narrative, always makes a great photo even better.

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Comment by Pat Trout(17th April 2014)

Very good and interesting Vince

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Comment by Martin Humphreys(20th April 2014)

Good shot & info Vince

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 550D
Exposure Program: Program, Focal length: 18 mm, Aperture: f 14.1, ISO: 400, Exposure time: 1/500 sec, Metering Mode: Spot, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: March 24, 2014, 1:02 pm
ImageID:1189401, Image size: 4750 x 3167 pixels

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