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John Wastell (c. 1460—c.1518) was an English gothic architect and master mason responsible for the fan vaulted ceiling and other features of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, the crossing tower (Bell Harry Tower) of Canterbury Cathedral, and sections of both Manchester and Peterborough cathedrals. He also worked on Bury St Edmunds Abbey.

  • Canterbury Cathedral from the cloisters

    Bell Harry Tower Canterbury Cathedral

  • Peterborough Cathedral fan vaulting

    Fan vaulting in the retro-choir, Peterborough Cathedral

  • King's college chapel roof and organ

    Vaulting, King's College Chapel, Cambridge

  • Manchester Cathedral Chorraum

    choir of Manchester Cathedral

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