chapter house

1. A building in which the chapter of a church or religious residence assembles.

2. A house in which a chapter of a fraternity or sorority lives and holds its meetings.

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chap′ter house`

1. a building attached to a cathedral or monastery, used as a meeting place for the chapter.

2. a building used by a chapter of a fraternity, sorority, etc.

[before 1150]

chapter house

1. The administrative meeting place of a monastery or cathedral.

2. A building where a branch of a fraternity or sorority holds meetings.

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When Tar and Sighs were walking together to the Chapter House on Speech-Day a week later, Tar, who had a bitter tongue, remarked to his colleague:

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A shimmering pool of dark blue 'two by four' Lego bricks has opened in the cathedral's Chapter House and awaits your child's imagination.

Youngsters invited to dive into Lego pool

In his mid-50s, Calub was a Bay-an fan who would stick around while the latter would paint at the 'Pasa-kalye' chapter house at Diego Silang Street in the city central.

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Members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club visited the Chapter House at Haughmond Abbey where they heard that each day the Abbott would read one chapter of the rules of the society.

Abbey history is revealed in visit

'We always try to figure out what needs to get done whether it's picking up trash, cleaning up areas or being involved with the community Chapter House.'

SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award winner fosters resilience, culture

First, a special evensong will be held in Worcester Cathedral followed by a reception in the Chapter House on July 20, at 5.30pm.

No clowning around as Bishop to bid parish fond farewell from the big top

The festival kicks off on Saturday with a classical music event at Elgin Cathedral's Chapter House.

Kazakh music part of festival line-up; EVENTS

The main dome reaches 10 metres tall and has been inspired by the Chapter House of York Minster.

Some amaze-ing fun at festival

Visitors watched in horror as the protective glass casing around the historic document in the Chapter House of the building was smashed, leaving three holes in the display.

Magna Carta copy is back on display; HERITAGE

Work will be presented in the Chapter House and the church itself, and will include paintings, collage and charcoal drawings, as well as an installation comprising a soundscape, large collaborative painting and tree rubbings.

Art workshops lead to special exhibition this week

Visitors watched in horror as he smashed protective glass casing around the historic document in the Chapter House of the building, leaving holes in the display.