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Durham Cathedral
Newest Review: ... and St Oswald which are amongst the few surviving examples of twelfth century wall painting in Britain. There are several arches supported by clusters of pillars. The chapel has its own feel which to me is one of separateness from the rest of the cathedral. It is quite wide but short in length and inscribed tombstones are laid into the floor. Here also is the stately tomb of St Bede, often ... more  ... called The Venerable Bede; he was a monk and a scholar credited with the accolade 'Father of English History'. A sculptured quotation from one of his prayers hangs on the wall above his tomb. There are a couple of modern wooden sculptures in here; ...more |
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Durham Cathedral: The Best Cathedral on Planet Earth (2156 words)
by noodlesandwich - written on 16.02.06 (Very useful, 1355 readings)
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"I unhesitatingly gave Durham my vote for best cathedral on planet Earth." - ( Bill Bryson, Notes from a Small Island.) Durham Cathedral is one of Britains most revered buildings. It has been voted Britains best loved building in a poll of Radio Four listeners, but don't let that put you off as it's well worth a visit. I should know as I have visited it on several occasions which makes me an expert authority on the subject. ~A Little History~ To begin with, there was a simple church on the site built in 998 AD, but dismantled about 100 years later. Following the Norman invasion work began in 1093 on the construction of the ...
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