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Odda's Chapel, Deerhurst Odda's Chapel, Deerhurst- Photograph and brief history of this tiny Anglo-Saxon chapel built by Odda, Earl of the Hwicce, by David Nash Ford from Britannia Internet Magazine. All Saints' Church, Brixworth All Saints' Church, Brixworth- Photographs, plan, model, history, discussion and bibliography on this Anglo-Saxon church by Stephanie James from Britannia Internet Magazine. Breedon and Worthington, Leicestershire Breedon and Worthington, Leicestershire- The official site includes a detailed history, description and bibliography by Brian Williams of the Saxon church of Breedon-on-the-Hill, … Wimborne Minster Wimborne Minster- The official site for this church dedicated to St Cuthburga, who founded a nunnery in Wimborne c.705. The present church is mainly Norman. Outline history includ… Rosslyn Chapel Rosslyn Chapel- The official website of this 15th-century medieval chapel rich in unusual carvings and masonic symbolism in Midlothian, Scotland, includes photographs, history and… Kendal Parish Church Kendal Parish Church- The official site provides a tour via clickable plan and a history of this exceptionally broad, five-aisled, 13th-century church in the Lake District. Bath Abbey: The Indian Summer of Bath Priory Bath Abbey: The Indian Summer of Bath Priory- Jean Manco looks at the history of this magnificent building - the only cathedral built in England in Tudor times. St Neots Parish Church St Neots Parish Church- The official site provides a photograph, detailed history and description with glossary of this grand late medieval church, and notes on the organ built by… St Olave's, York St Olave's, York- Founded by Earl Siward of Northumbria (d.1055), though much altered. History of St Olave's, St Helen's and St Martin-le-Grand, York. Gallery of expandable photog… The Temple Church, London The Temple Church, London- This medieval church built by the Knights Templar is notable for its circular nave. Includes a detailed, illustrated history. Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire- The parish web site includes some detailed history of the church of St Peter and St Paul, archaeological finds, and a virtual tour of the church … Ash, Kent Ash, Kent- The official site includes a photograph, history and detailed description by John Newman of the parish church of St Peter and St Paul. Rosslyn Templars Rosslyn Templars- An attempt to separate fact from fancy in the history of the profusely decorated Rosslyn Chapel. Includes descriptions and images of other Scottish collegiate ch… Walpole St Peter, Norfolk Walpole St Peter, Norfolk- Some details of this large and famous village church which holds an annual flower festival. Sefton, St. Helen's Church Sefton, St. Helen's Church- This medieval church is the only grade 1 listed building in the whole of Merseyside. A brief history with dynamic plan that shows the phases of buildin… All Saints Leighton Buzzard Preservation Trust All Saints Leighton Buzzard Preservation Trust- News on the progress of the restoration of the 13th- century parish church, and the appeal supporting it. Photographs, brief histor… Axmouth Church, Devon Axmouth Church, Devon- An illustrated article by Roger Johnson from Britannia, giving a history of St. Michael's Church, with a detailed description of its features from many peri… St Andrew's Church, Wood Walton St Andrew's Church, Wood Walton- The Friends of St Andrew's provide photographs and history of this church standing isolated in fields north of Wood Walton village. The Friends ai… Stratford-on-Avon Stratford-on-Avon- Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, burial-place of William Shakespeare. If you can bear the musical accompaniment, use an interactive plan to … Ashburton Parish Church, Devon Ashburton Parish Church, Devon- Photographs and history of the medieval St. Andrew's, rebuilt in the 15th century, from the official site. St.Paul's Cathedral London, its Clocks and the "Facts Against Scandal" St.Paul's Cathedral London, its Clocks and the "Facts Against Scandal"- The history of the clocks in St. Paul's Cathedral, and the disputes and scandals around them. The Association of English Cathedrals The Association of English Cathedrals- Formed to represent the interests of English Anglican Cathedrals in negotiations with English Heritage about a Cathedrals Grant Scheme. Cathedrals Plus Cathedrals Plus- A spotlight guide to churches, cathedrals and abbeys in the UK and Ireland. Cathedral City Guide Cathedral City Guide- Focusing on the ancient towns or cities with a medieval cathedral at their heart. England, Wales and Scotland. Aberdeen, St Andrew's Cathedral Aberdeen, St Andrew's Cathedral- Opened in 1817, the cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church was the first of many buildings in the city designed by Archibald Simpson. St George's Cathedral, Southwark St George's Cathedral, Southwark- The official site includes images and brief history of this cathedral designed by Pugin. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow- The official site provides a history of the building designed by George Gilbert Scott, with a special section on Gwyneth Leech's murals. Liverpool Cathedral Liverpool Cathedral- Photographs and brief details of the largest Anglican cathedral. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, it is a 20th-century building in a traditional mould. Coventry Cathedral Coventry Cathedral- Robert Orland's illustrated history of the new cathedral built to the design of Basil Spence after the medieval cathedral was destroyed by bombing in the secon… The Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool (RC) The Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool (RC)- The official site give a history of this remarkable Modernist building completed in 1967. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, the circ… Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral- History from Napier University of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, Cathedral of the Church of Scotland. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh- Founded by St Patrick in 445 A.D. The official site offers a virtual tour, illustrated history and visitor information. Includes a list of past ab… Belfast, St Anne's Cathedral Belfast, St Anne's Cathedral- The official site includes an illustrated history and virtual tour of this Church of Ireland cathedral begun in 1899 in the Hiberno-Romanesque style. Edinburgh Cathedral (Roman Catholic) Edinburgh Cathedral (Roman Catholic)- Originally the Chapel of St Mary, built in 1814 to the designs of James Gillespie Graham, it became a cathedral in 1878. Brief history; inter… Coventry Cathedral Coventry Cathedral- Official site giving history, virtual tour and visitor information. Cathedrals in the East of England Cathedrals in the East of England- Presents the history, architecture, art, treasures, and details of their amenities and facilities. Coventry Cathedral, Death and Resurrection Coventry Cathedral, Death and Resurrection- A series of pages from Know Britain exploring the symbolism of the ruined medieval cathedral, and the contrast of the modern cathedral. Abbeys and Cathedrals of England and Wales Abbeys and Cathedrals of England and Wales- This Britannia guide has a brief introduction and list of cathedrals, organised by age and type, with photographs taken from M.J.Taber,… Westminster Cathedral Westminster Cathedral- The official site of the primary Catholic Cathedral in England and Wales includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Vict… St Paul's Cathedral, London St Paul's Cathedral, London- The official site of the magnificent Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. It has an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panorama… Pisa in Virtual Reality Pisa in Virtual Reality- Provides interactive 360-degree QuickTime panoramas of the superb architectural ensemble of Cathedral Square, the cloistered churchyard, Baptistry and Cat… Wikipedia: Duomo di Milano Wikipedia: Duomo di Milano- An illustrated history and description of the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world from the collaborative encyclopedia. Cathedral, Pisa, Italy Cathedral, Pisa, Italy- Images, commentary and bibliography from Great Buildings Online. Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, Orte, Italy Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, Orte, Italy- Photograph and brief history from Christus Rex. St. Peter's in Rome, Italy St. Peter's in Rome, Italy- Images, commentary and bibliography on this great cathedral from Great Building Online. The Duomo, Siena The Duomo, Siena- A beautiful example of the convergence of Gothic and Romanesque - squat, round domes and arches offset by soaring towers. Expandable photographs and description … Passing Through St. Peter's Passing Through St. Peter's- A gallery of beautiful images of the central cathedral of the Catholic faith provided by Eternal Word Television Network. Orvieto Cathedral, Italy Orvieto Cathedral, Italy- Photographs, commentary and bibliography on the Gothic cathedral designed by master mason Arnolfo di Cambio and built 1290 to 1500, provided by Great Bui… Florence Cathedral Florence Cathedral- Great Buildings Online provide photographs, commentary and bibliography on the Gothic cathedral designed by master mason Arnolfo di Cambio, with a Renaissance … Florence Cathedral Florence Cathedral- The official site provides an illustrated history and bibliography of the famed Santa Maria del Fiore, with its octagonal baptistry and Renaissance cupola. Inc…