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Churches more than 50 years old within the UK which house the 'cathedra' or seat of a bishop of any denomination. Their history, preservation, study and presentation to the public.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - The official site of the magnificent Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. It has an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas that require QuickTime VR. Westminster Cathedral - The official site of the primary Catholic Cathedral in England and Wales includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley. Abbeys and Cathedrals of England and Wales - This Britannia guide has a brief introduction and list of cathedrals, organised by age and type, with photographs taken from M.J.Taber, "The Cathedrals of England" (1905). Coventry Cathedral, Death and Resurrection - A series of pages from Know Britain exploring the symbolism of the ruined medieval cathedral, and the contrast of the modern cathedral. Cathedrals in the East of England - Presents the history, architecture, art, treasures, and details of their amenities and facilities. Coventry Cathedral - Official site giving history, virtual tour and visitor information. Edinburgh Cathedral (Roman Catholic) - Originally the Chapel of St Mary, built in 1814 to the designs of James Gillespie Graham, it became a cathedral in 1878. Brief history; interactive plan leads to photographs and details. Belfast, St Anne's Cathedral - The official site includes an illustrated history and virtual tour of this Church of Ireland cathedral begun in 1899 in the Hiberno-Romanesque style. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh - Founded by St Patrick in 445 A.D. The official site offers a virtual tour, illustrated history and visitor information. Includes a list of past abbots, bishops and archbishops. The music section includes details of early organs. Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral - History from Napier University of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, Cathedral of the Church of Scotland. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool (RC) - The official site give a history of this remarkable Modernist building completed in 1967. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, the circular plan and spiked elevation is intended to evoke Christ's crown of thorns. Coventry Cathedral - Robert Orland's illustrated history of the new cathedral built to the design of Basil Spence after the medieval cathedral was destroyed by bombing in the second world war. Liverpool Cathedral - Photographs and brief details of the largest Anglican cathedral. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, it is a 20th-century building in a traditional mould. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow - The official site provides a history of the building designed by George Gilbert Scott, with a special section on Gwyneth Leech's murals. St George's Cathedral, Southwark - The official site includes images and brief history of this cathedral designed by Pugin. Aberdeen, St Andrew's Cathedral - Opened in 1817, the cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church was the first of many buildings in the city designed by Archibald Simpson. Cathedral City Guide - Focusing on the ancient towns or cities with a medieval cathedral at their heart. England, Wales and Scotland. Cathedrals Plus - A spotlight guide to churches, cathedrals and abbeys in the UK and Ireland. The Association of English Cathedrals - Formed to represent the interests of English Anglican Cathedrals in negotiations with English Heritage about a Cathedrals Grant Scheme. St.Paul's Cathedral London, its Clocks and the "Facts Against Scandal" - The history of the clocks in St. Paul's Cathedral, and the disputes and scandals around them.
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