A
splendid example of Gothic Revival, this church
sits above the town like a Disney palace.
The
Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard was dedicated in 1873. Built in
the French Gothic style of
the 1400s and made possible through the generosity of the 15th Duke of
Norfolk. He also ‘sponsored’ the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Norwich.
The
church looks lofty from outside, inside its
delicate nave arcades accentuate this.
A magnificent place
and sadly one of our shortest visits; A Requiem
Mass was taking place later in the morning so we
had just twenty minutes to pay our respects before being ushered out.
This
is a small extract from English
Cathedrals: A journey in drawings The book is an affectionate voyage around the
country capturing on paper the wonder of these very special places. It is
to be published in April 2016. Copies can be ordered in advance, £16 including
postage and packing, via www.timbaynesart.co.uk
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