- What is a cathedral?
What is a cathedral used for? A cathedral is principally a church, a place of Christian worship, and holds services every day As the mother church of a diocese, a cathedral is a focal point for services and celebrations for those worshipping in churches throughout the diocese
- Welcome to The Association of English Cathedrals
Soaring spires, spectacular vaulted ceilings, a rich spiritual historical heritage, English cathedrals are wonders of architecture, sanctuaries of peace
- Cathedrals
Chelmsford Cathedral Chelmsford Cathedral stands at the heart of the city but as you
- Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral is a magnificent structure with a history dating back over 1300 years Located close to the university city of Cambridge, Ely has an association with many who have shaped history including King Canute, William the Conqueror, Hereward the Wake, Henry III, Edward III, Queen Phillipa and Oliver Cromwell
- Portsmouth Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Cathedral is a centre of mission and prayer, where worship, formal and informal, is offered to God every day of the year One of our most valued aspects is a welcoming and friendly atmosphere whatever your beliefs and interests
- Salisbury Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Set in eight acres of lawn in the centre of Salisbury, The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of England’s finest, built to the glory of God entirely in the Early English Gothic style in just 38 years (1220 – 1258) This living church and internationally renowned heritage attraction continues to inspire all who visit, whether to worship or to admire its stunning medieval
- Cathedral Ceilings – Always Look Up - The Association of English . . .
The best photos of cathedral ceilings in England and a few more as featured in our Summer 2024 Campaign "Cathedral Ceilings - Always Look Up"
- Lichfield Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Cathedral has many treasures including the St Chad Gospels, an illuminated Anglo Saxon gospel book from about 730 (about 50 years older than the Book of Kells) The Lichfield Angel, discovered in 2003, is a remarkable survival of Saxon sculpture Dated to around 800, it comprises three separate fragments thought to have formed part of a tomb chest, presumably that of St Chad
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