The Knights' Chamber
Treske have made furniture for the newly restored 13th century Knights’ Chamber which is part of the new visitor and learning centre in the Precincts to the Cathedral, opened by Professor David Starkey in September 2016. The Knights’ Chamber is above the archway leading to the Bishop’s Lodging and can be booked as a venue for an event or meeting.
The Knights Chamber is furnished with three Arts and Crafts tables and 10 further folding tables that can be stored in two specially constructed table storage cupboards. Seating is provided by 66 St Wilfrid chairs that were upholstered in leather. The chairs were fitted with brass plaques with sponsor’s inscriptions
In addition to the tables and seating, a reading lectern was made, an AV storage cabinet and a rise and fall TV cabinet.
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