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Richard Bagot (1782–1854), Bishop of Wells (1845–1854)

Image credit: The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

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Bagot was consecrated Bishop of Oxford in 1829, at the time of the Oxford movement which aimed at restoring the High Church ideals of the 17th century. He was not unsympathetic to these aims, but he denounced the "lamentable want of judgement" of the rank and file. The stress permanently affected his health and he requested to come to Bath and Wells. He and his wife Louisa had 8 sons and 4 daughters, and during his time here the major work of building a second storey above the Long Gallery was undertaken. He was also responsible for the style of decoration and ceilings on the first storey, where his coat of arms are displayed.

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

Wells

Title

Richard Bagot (1782–1854), Bishop of Wells (1845–1854)

Date

1846

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 141 x W 110 cm

Accession number

17

Acquisition method

acquired, 1846

Work type

Painting

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Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD England

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