Worcester Cathedral has 42 misericords. These hinged oak seats tip up to form a ledge on which the monks could lean for support while standing for long periods during services. Thirty-nine of these seats date from the 14th century and show a variety of images from the bible, mythology and folklaw, featuring many fantastic animals and a complete set of the Labours of the Months. The word misericord comes from the Latin misericordia, meaning pity or mercy. There are a number of notable people associated with the Cathedral, such as:
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