Dr John Nicholas memorial, Winchester Cathedral

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Detail of the lower part of Dr John Nicholas' memorial, a solemn reminder of mortality, set within the chapel of Winchester Cathedral's south transept in Hampshire. As a respected Warden of Winchester College and prebendary of the Cathedral, Nicholas left an indelible mark on his community. His name is etched in Latin as Johannes, a testament to his significance. The monument stands as a poignant tribute to the transience of life, adorned with two memento mori skulls, their bony necks and feathered wings serving as a haunting reminder of our shared mortality. This striking memorial dates back to the early 18th-century, its enduring presence a poignant reflection of the passing of time.