Our excursion today was devoted to churches.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of the six former abbeys refounded as cathedrals under King Henry VIII. It has one of the earliest crypts to be found in England. We were very lucky to get a private tour into this space:
Some of you may also recognize these cloisters. Can you guess where you may have seen them before?
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| Hint: it's a series of movies.... |
The East Window is spectacular. It is 72 feet tall and 38 feet wide and is the second largest window in area of medieval stained glass in any British church.
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| Great East Window behind the High Altar |
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| Detail |
Our last stop of the day: St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol:
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| Nave |
Although some people (Dr. Clark) would be horrified to hear this, it is not my favorite of the many churches I have had the privilege to visit. There is nothing I specifically dislike; it just does not inspire me in any way.
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