One of the most well-known pilgrimage sites in Canterbury is the tomb of Thomas Becket, the archbishop who was murdered by ...
Cathedrals have been accused of turning themselves into novelty modern art exhibitions and hosting events that undermine their sanctity. Events scheduled at Britain’s largest churches this ...
But in another sense, Notre Dame is one in a long line of cathedrals that have been ravaged by fire, war or worse. Construction began on Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, (actually ...
A few months earlier, two contemporary designers, Guillaume Bardet and Ionna Vautrin, had already been selected to craft cathedral's liturgical furniture and chairs, respectively. The news of the ...
The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur to the modern interpretations found in ...
What is revealed with the restoration of Gothic architecture is a newfound appreciation for the many colours that these buildings were painted with. Many parts of Gothic cathedrals — especially ...