Gloucester
Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral was established in 1541 by King
Henry VIII. However, long before this time there had
been an Abbey and God has been worshipped on this
site from early Saxon times. The Great Cloister by
Abbot Horton, completed by Abbott Frouster is dated
1381-1412. Extensive work and restoration of the Cathedral
took place in 1968 and the Cathedral was given a new
roof.
This is a wonderful example of a Cathedral with a
history going back 900 years. The magnitude and serenity
of the building with its beautiful cloisters will
leave a lasting impression on the visitor. The stained
glass windows are intricate works of art in their
own right. A visitor to Gloucester should certainly
take in this impressive building with its close proximity
to the main shopping centre of Gloucester and within
easy walking distance of the Gloucester Docks.
Adjoining the Cathedral is King's School which has
been educating children for hundreds of years. One
feature of the Cathedral is the cloisters which apart
from being in an excellent condition, lead through
to a small courtyard where the full scale of the building
can be viewed from within the cloister walls.
For more information visit the official Gloucester
Cathedral website at www.gloucestercathedral.uk.com
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