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Tombs of Royalist Richard Penderel and poet George Chapman
Tombs of Royalist Richard Penderel (d.1671) and poet George Chapman (1559-1634) in the churchyard of St. Giles in the Fields. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T. Smiths Antiquities of London and its Environs, J. Sewell, R. Folder, J. Simco, London, 1791
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This evocative copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith, created in 1791, captures the historic tombs of Royalist soldier Richard Penderel and poet George Chapman in the churchyard of St. Giles in the Fields, London. The image offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the intricately carved tombs that once stood as a testament to the lives of these two notable figures. Richard Penderel (d.1671), a prominent member of the Kitchen, Leatherellers' Company, was a Royalist supporter during the English Civil War. His tomb, depicted on the left, is adorned with a coat of arms and the inscription "Here lies the body of Richard Penderel, who died the 18th day of February 1671, aged 73 years." George Chapman (1559-1634), a renowned poet and playwright, is remembered on the right. His tomb bears the inscription "George Chapman, Gent. Poet Laureate to King James I. Ob. 1634. Aged 75." Chapman's works include "The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Byron," "The Shadow of Night," and "Buss and Booke," which showcased his mastery of the English language and his innovative approach to storytelling. The churchyard of St. Giles in the Fields, located in the heart of London, was a popular burial ground for the city's residents. However, by the late 18th century, the area had fallen into disrepair, and the church and its surroundings were demolished in 1799. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and architectural beauty that once stood in this location. The detailed and precise nature of the engraving, produced by Smith from original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when these historic tombs stood proudly in the churchyard of St. Giles in the Fields.
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