Events 2007

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Wells Cathedral

 


Our Visit to Wells Cathedral

July 2007



The Nave



The day promised to be fine and after nearly two hours on the coach we arrived outside the magnificent frontage of Wells Cathedral. As usual John and Peter had organised the day extremely well and guides were on hand to take us round this lovely centre of worship.

 

 


We were immediately struck by the vastness of the nave, the lovely flowing nature of the arches supporting the tower and the lightness of the stone. It was odd to think that in early times the whole building was painted in bright colours tinged with gold.

The Nave
Stained Glass





Of special interest were the layered altar frontals which, when lit from behind, must look wonderful.

When we arrived a choir was practising and the mellifluous music added so much to the atmosphere, even though it made the guides difficult to hear at times!



Following the tours which, for us, lasted longer that scheduled, there was a chance to relax in the restaurant, browse the bookshop, look around the town and survey the architecture of the buildings associated with the cathedral.
Following nearly all of Evensong, we embarked for the drive home -clearly a most rewarding day out.
Many thanks again to the entertaining company, the organisation and the weather!
The Cathedral


Statue detail on the Cathedral front

Steps up to the Chapter house

Vicar's Close



Covered bridge for clergy safe passage

St Andrew's well

Detail of the fan-vaulted ceiling of the Chapter House


Selected photographs by kind permission of Mr P Cottey


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