Winchester Town Hall
The Winchester Cathedral was first constructed in the 600's as a largh church in the Romanesque style. It was rebuilt in the "new" gothic style beginning in 1070. The Nave is very long and high. The choir and sanctuary are enclose by intricately carved wooden screens. The originals were dismantled during the protestant reformation then rebuilt by Queen Victoria.
Unlike many heavy stone cathedrals, Winchester has an open spacious feel to it. This is an exceptionally beautiful church.
Altar forward of choir area for everyday services
Ornate enclosure of choir area
Elaborate decorations above back altar
Awe-inspiring back altar
While others shopped, I found a nice little tea shop for tea and a pastry.
1 comment:
I had never been in a cathedral until last October. It was St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC. I could not get the pictures because of the lighting. Your pictures remind me of the beauty. Amazes me that such work could be accomplished so long ago with very simple tools.
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