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ZCR 119 - Frank Simpson Manuscripts - 16th century - 20th century
- 2 - Photographs
  - 2 - 'Chester Cathedral' - c 1903-1905
    - 2 - Volume 2 - Choir, choir stalls and misercords
    - 2 - Volume 2 - Choir, choir stalls and misericords

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Piece
Reference	ZCR 119/1079/20/p92
Title	Photograph: Elephant with Howdah (bench end)
Date	n.d.
Description	14th century. (the trunk is broken off) this is one of the oldest carvings of an elephant known in England. The first carving (know known) being that in Exeter Cathedral. 1222-44 23 misericord north side.

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