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The Henry VII Lady Chapel is a Lady chapel at the far eastern end of Westminster Abbey built in the Gothic style.

The Chapel was built in 1503 by the architect Sir Reginald Bray. Henry VII was buried in the Chapel on his death in 1509 in a tomb designed by the Italian artist Torrigiani.


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  • Henry VII Chapel Westminster Abbey (5133296937)

    Henry VII Chapel

  • Canaletto - The Interior of Henry VII's Chapel in Westminster Abbey

    Painting of the chapel by Canaletto

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    Exterior of the chapel

  • Westminster abbey16

    Pendant fan vault of Henry VII's chapel at Westminster Abbey

  • View of Henry VII's Chapel, Westminster Abbey from Old Palace Yard, 1780s

    View from Old Palace Yard, in pencil and watercolour. Edward Edwards c. 1780s

  • Key Plan of Henry VII's Chapel - An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London, Volume 1, Westminster Abbey - Figure 19

    1924 Plan of tombs in Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey

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