Der Cathedrel from a native (minus the spear and grass skirt!) (Salisbury Cathedral)

Member Name: topp99

Product:	Salisbury Cathedral
Date:	11/07/02 (80 review reads)
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Advantages: Peaceful, Lovley stained glass windows

Disadvantages: May have to pay, Earmuffs required when passing the clock

I have done a sponsored sleepover at Salisbury Cathedrel to raise money for the homeless. It was very good, and raised quite a bit. there were a lot of squaddies taking part, so I know where my sleeping bag was going! Went for a walk to the bell tower and had my ears cleaned out by the row! The bells waigh two tons and have been up there since 1220, when the first stone was laid.

On opening the door to go out, there is a noise like a hurricain, or one of those factory air conditioners. The view is brilliant with panoramic views over the close towards Serum Castle, and the River Avon which snakes through the valley below. Got quite chilly during the night.

I don't pay to go in. I always say I have come to prey, why should a resident of Salisbury be charged to prey to God? You can light candles for ten pence, and there are some services. Recently there has been a firework show, the tickets (£15) were sold out.

Prince Charles has been on a walk about there too. if you look at the spire you will see that it slants towards the left at an angle. This is because the structure is built upon faggotts and bulrushe's, and two ft of gravel, it is sinking.

The clock is the oldest in the world (not the UK!) It works by weights and pullie's, and sounds deaffening when the thing chimes. There is also a tomb where Elizabeth Seymour (Jane Seymours sister) is buried. Jane was the third wife of King Henry 8th.

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