Coventry Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBThe cathedral is located in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current acting bishop is Ruth Worsley and the current dean is John Witcombe. The city has had three cathedrals. The first was St Mary's, a monastic building, from 1102 to 1539, of …
Coventry Cathedral
WEB8 Aug — 8th August 2024 Since being bombed in November 1940, Coventry Cathedral has stood, worldwide, as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. From the end of the Second World War, the Cathedral has worked to foster…
Our history - Coventry Cathedral
WEBA rebel city on its third cathedral. Founded with a Saxon nunnery circa AD 700, Coventry has endured conflict with King Canute (whose army destroyed the nunnery), Henry II (whose army largely destroyed Coventry Castle), Henry VIII (whose Reformation saw the destruction of the first cathedral), Charles I (Coventry was a parliamentary stronghold ...
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
WEBAug 14, 2019 · Coventry Cathedral, dating from the 14 th century, suffered a firestorm leaving it a virtual shell with only the tower and its spire still standing. A surviving medieval pinnacle stands among the ruins. © Historic England.
New Cathedral - Coventry Cathedral
WEBLearn more about The New Cathedral. Five Chapels, works of art and more. The New Cathedral also holds many works of art, featuring works by some of the greatest artists of the 1950s and 60s including Einar Forseth, Ralph Beyer, Elisabeth Frink, Graham Sutherland and many more.
Coventry Cathedral | History & Photos - Britain Express
WEBThere is not one Coventry Cathedral, but two, standing side by side, and together they tell so much about this historic city and its heritage. In fact, there have been three cathedrals in Coventry, but to trace the origins of the very first we …
Coventry Cathedral - YouTube
WEBThe Dean of Coventry, John Witcombe, takes us on a personal tour of Coventry Cathedral, prepared especially for those participating in this month's Community of the Cross of Nails...
Coventry Cathedral - Historic England
WEBForbes’ cross can still be seen in the new cathedral today. The new cathedral at Coventry stands alongside the shell of the old © Historic England Archive. DP164703 | See Coventry Cathedral's entry on the National Heritage List for England. Several of England's historic cathedrals were damaged in bombing raids.
Coventry Cathedral - National Churches Trust
WEBCombining the evocative ruins of the bombed Cathedral Church of St Michael with the magnificent ‘casket of jewels’ designed by Sir Basil Spence, and voted the nation’s favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral is a truly inspirational place to visit.
Coventry Cathedral, medieval priory ruins - British Pilgrimage
WEBExplore Coventry Cathedral and the medieval priory ruins, a site rich in history and resilience. The modern cathedral, symbolizing peace and reconciliation, stands beside the ruins of its predecessor, destroyed during WWII. This unique blend of old and new offers a powerful pilgrimage experience.