Cathedral
The original church at this site was known in Anglo-Saxon as Medeshamstede, and although the site itself dates back to that period the cathedral as it now stands has mostly Norman architecture. Peterborough Cathedral is one of the most important 12th century buildings in England to have remained mostly intact. With it’s beautiful early English Gothic façade and three arches, it is without architectural precedent.
Catherine of Aragon, one of Henry VIII’s wives, is buried here and Mary Queen of Scots was originally buried here before her body was moved to Westminster Abbey by her son.
It was Sunday morning when we visited, so I couldn’t go inside to take photographs… the cathedral is nearby though so perhaps I’ll visit again before we leave. I remember from visiting as a child for a service with my primary school that it is just as beautiful on the inside as the outside.
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wow… that is absolutely breath taking
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These are beautiful cathedrals!
Wow! Stunning shots.
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That is absolutely beautiful!
Amazing architecture. Truly a beautiful place to visit.
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wow! these are such beautiful captures!! love the architecture!!
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Wow! What a stunning piece of architecture!
such a beautiful building. Amazing architecture
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Love the angles. Architecture photography is so interesting.
Love these photos. The angles are perfect.
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