‘Incredibly Rare’ Elizabethan Wall Paintings From 16th Century Found in Pub in England

‘Incredibly Rare’ Elizabethan Wall Paintings From 16th Century Found in Pub in England
Courtesy of Weatherspoons
Michael Wing
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A Weatherspoons pub surviving from Elizabethan times has yielded a set of remarkable wall paintings from around 1580—when the establishment was bought by Queen Elizabeth I’s Chief Adviser William Cecil, also known as the Earl of Salisbury.

The series of six panels, showing significant wear, portray lavishly dressed figures donning the most fashionable couture of that era.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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