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
WEBWe are right at the heart of Coventry. We're 100m from the bus station and 300m from the multi-story car park at Salt Lane CV1 2GY. Once on foot, head for Cuckoo Lane for the best entrance into the Ruin. Especially on your first visit, it’s always best to enter the New Cathedral, via the Ruin. Read more.
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.
Christ in Glory in the Tetramorph - Wikipedia
WEBChrist in Glory in the Tetramorph is a large tapestry by Graham Sutherland, installed at the north end of the new Coventry Cathedral in Coventry, England, as a focal point to the nave. It was unveiled in March 1962, shortly before the …
Why Coventry Cathedral is one of England's heritage gems
WEBJun 12, 2018 · Coventry Cathedral has been named one of England's finest heritage sites. BBC arts editor Will Gompertz included the 1960s landmark building as one his ten favourite examples of heritage...
The Knife Angel in Coventry, Set in Context - Our Warwickshire
WEBThe Knife Angel in Coventry, Set in Context. This striking sculpture, at the time of writing, stands outside Coventry Cathedral. The British Ironwork Centre started a campaign ‘Save a Life, Surrender your Knife’ in 2014 and commissioned this sculpture from Alfie Bradley.
Ten Places That Tell the History of England’s Art, Architecture and ...
WEBJun 12, 2018 · Antony Gormley's vast contemporary sculpture stands at more than 60 feet high on a hillside overlooking the A1, just south of Gateshead. It was commissioned by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, constructed between 1994 and 1998, and is a national landmark.
Coventry Cathedral voted UK's third most defining landmark
WEBAug 1, 2015 · Coventry Cathedral has been voted as the UK’s third leading landmark in a project which aimed to identify 21 iconic sites that defined 21st century Britain.
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 New Cathedral - Coventry Cathedral
WEBNew Cathedral, exterior (to steps) The New Cathedral was consecrated on 25th May 1962 in the presence of the Queen, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and congregation. Directions and accessibility. Wheelchair accessible.
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