St. Paul’s Cathedral from the east, London, England. (12/8)
St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. The present church dates from the late 17th century. It was built to a design by famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren, as part of a major rebuilding program which took place in the city after the Great Fire of London
St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. The present church dates from the late 17th century. It was built to a design by famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren, as part of a major rebuilding program which took place in the city after the Great Fire of London
Skyline of London, England, including St Paul’s Cathedral.
This photo is from the viewing area of the Monument, a stone tower built near the site where the Great Fire of London started in 1666.
This photo is from the viewing area of the Monument, a stone tower built near the site where the Great Fire of London started in 1666.
View from the Stone Gallery (the roof) of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England. (12/8)
One of the cathedral towers is in the foreground, while the Thames with its barges and the Houses of Parliament can be seen in the distance.
One of the cathedral towers is in the foreground, while the Thames with its barges and the Houses of Parliament can be seen in the distance.
Durham Cathedral above the River Wear, England. (29/7)
Experts declare it to be a magnificent example of Norman architecture and one of the most notable Romanesque buildings in Europe. The cathedral contains the tomb of the Venerable Bede of Jarrow (672-735), famous Christian monk, author and scholar.
Experts declare it to be a magnificent example of Norman architecture and one of the most notable Romanesque buildings in Europe. The cathedral contains the tomb of the Venerable Bede of Jarrow (672-735), famous Christian monk, author and scholar.
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire,England. (12/3)
Building the cathedral took 38 years from 1220 until 1258. The spire, the tallest church spire in England, was added in 1320.
Building the cathedral took 38 years from 1220 until 1258. The spire, the tallest church spire in England, was added in 1320.
Exeter Cathedral, Devon, England. (16/3)
A cathedral church has been on the site since 1050 and the present building dates from 1400.
A cathedral church has been on the site since 1050 and the present building dates from 1400.
Exeter, Devon, England. (16/3)
St. Martin’s Church (15th & 17th cent.) and Mol’s Coffee House (1596), Legend has it that Mol’s Coffee House (at right) was used as a meeting place by the Elizabethan adventurers, Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
Mol's was originally built by Exeter Cathedral as lodgings for its priests. After the priests were removed during the Reformation the building was used as a Customs House, later becoming a shop and in the early 18th century a coffee house.
Since then it’s been used as a gallery, a jewelers ,a stationers., and a gift shop.
St. Martin’s Church (15th & 17th cent.) and Mol’s Coffee House (1596), Legend has it that Mol’s Coffee House (at right) was used as a meeting place by the Elizabethan adventurers, Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
Mol's was originally built by Exeter Cathedral as lodgings for its priests. After the priests were removed during the Reformation the building was used as a Customs House, later becoming a shop and in the early 18th century a coffee house.
Since then it’s been used as a gallery, a jewelers ,a stationers., and a gift shop.
Canterbury.(12/5)
Founded in 597, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in England. The cathedral has undergone several rebuilding stages over the centuries until the structure as it stands was completed in the 1800s.
Founded in 597, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in England. The cathedral has undergone several rebuilding stages over the centuries until the structure as it stands was completed in the 1800s.
Side view of Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England.(27/3)
There has been a church on the site since 705. The present building was erected between 1175 and 1490, but was mostly complete at the time of its Dedication in 1239.
There has been a church on the site since 705. The present building was erected between 1175 and 1490, but was mostly complete at the time of its Dedication in 1239.
Austin A40 Somerset at Stanwell, near Staines,England .(4/3)
Stanwell's 12th century St Mary's church is in the background.
Stanwell's 12th century St Mary's church is in the background.
The lychgate at Stoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire,England. (30/6)
Thomas Gray's Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is believed to have been composed in the churchyard of the Norman-era Church of Saint Giles. Gray was living in Stoke Poges near the church when he completed the work in 1750.
The first dozen lines of the poem are printed here:
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,
The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the lea
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Now fades the glimm'ring landscape on the sight,
And all the air a solemn stillness holds,
Save where the beetle wheels his droning flight,
And drowsy tinklings lull the distant folds;
Save that from yonder ivy-mantled tow'r
The moping owl does to the moon complain
Of such, as wand'ring near her secret bow'r,
Molest her ancient solitary reign.
Thomas Gray's Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is believed to have been composed in the churchyard of the Norman-era Church of Saint Giles. Gray was living in Stoke Poges near the church when he completed the work in 1750.
The first dozen lines of the poem are printed here:
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,
The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the lea
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Now fades the glimm'ring landscape on the sight,
And all the air a solemn stillness holds,
Save where the beetle wheels his droning flight,
And drowsy tinklings lull the distant folds;
Save that from yonder ivy-mantled tow'r
The moping owl does to the moon complain
Of such, as wand'ring near her secret bow'r,
Molest her ancient solitary reign.
Devon, England. (18/3)
The church St Pancras , Widecombe-in-the-Moor, is known as the “Cathedral of Dartmoor”. It is made of local granite and has a tower 36.5metres (120ft) high. It was built in the 1300s and enlarged over the following 200 years. When ball lightning hit the packed church in “The Great Thunderstorm” of 1638, the building suffered severe damage, four worshippers were killed and a further 60 were injured.
The church St Pancras , Widecombe-in-the-Moor, is known as the “Cathedral of Dartmoor”. It is made of local granite and has a tower 36.5metres (120ft) high. It was built in the 1300s and enlarged over the following 200 years. When ball lightning hit the packed church in “The Great Thunderstorm” of 1638, the building suffered severe damage, four worshippers were killed and a further 60 were injured.
Edinburgh, Scotland.(9/7)
Strictly speaking, this photo does not qualify for the section containing churches. But it's a dwelling with considerable religious importance.
Shown is John Knox’s House built in 1544 on the Royal Mile (Canongate St.) Edinburgh.
John Knox, was leader of the Scottish Reformation and largely responsible for the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.
Strictly speaking, this photo does not qualify for the section containing churches. But it's a dwelling with considerable religious importance.
Shown is John Knox’s House built in 1544 on the Royal Mile (Canongate St.) Edinburgh.
John Knox, was leader of the Scottish Reformation and largely responsible for the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.
View of Edinburgh, Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle looking across to Arthur's Seat. (9/7)
The spires of several churches can be seen including (second from left) the thistle-shaped spire of the High Kirk of Ediburgh, St. Giles Cathedral. The church was built in the 14th century and the tower was added in 1490.
The prominent spire in the foreground is that of Barclay Viewforth Church, Church of Scotland. The church was built between 1862 and 1864. The spire, a landmark on the city skyline, stands 76 metres (250ft.) high.
The spires of several churches can be seen including (second from left) the thistle-shaped spire of the High Kirk of Ediburgh, St. Giles Cathedral. The church was built in the 14th century and the tower was added in 1490.
The prominent spire in the foreground is that of Barclay Viewforth Church, Church of Scotland. The church was built between 1862 and 1864. The spire, a landmark on the city skyline, stands 76 metres (250ft.) high.