The group met at the Middle Drawbridge of the Tower of London at 1030, and were escorted into the Tower located on the Green.
The first chapel on this site dates from before 1200, was restored and beautified by Henry III, and rebuilt in 1286-87 by his son Edward I. In 1512 however the old chapel was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt by Henry VIII in 1520. The arches, the Spanish chestnut roof (a tribute to Catherine of Aragon) and most of the windows date from that rebuilding. The new chapel was slightly south of the old chapel, so that the crypt under the earlier building is now to the north of the present chapel.
St Peter's is a royal peculiar, under the jurisdiction of the monarch, and one of two chapels within the Tower of London, the other being The Chapel Royal of St John the Evangelist, which is located in the White Tower.
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Tony Griffith wrote:
A rather special Fuellers Sunday at the Tower of London!
The Master welcomed fellow Fuellers, families and friends as they attended Fuellers Sunday with the congregation of the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula for its All Saints' Day service led by Rev Roger Hall.
A wonderful reminder that behind the Tower's extraordinary history lies a living, working community. Sharing the service with the Yeoman Warders in full ceremonial dress was a particular highlight.
Then on to a thoroughly convivial lunch, hosted by our new Master, LouiseThompson, and her Consort, Rob.
Louise's first Company gathering since her Installation Dinner, and already she's setting the tone for the year ahead: welcoming, inclusive and full of energy.
A lovely day of history, tradition and, above all, fellowship.
