A Presentation On___Cathedrals____

CONTENTS PAGE1: Welcome Page2: Lincoln Cathedral

3: Peterborough Cathedral4: St Paul’s Cathedral London

5: Durham Cathedral6: Hereford Cathedral

7: York Minster8: Ripon Cathedral9: Thanks Page.

WELCOME PAGEWelcome to my Cathedral page and I

hope that you enjoy my presentation. I have been to all these cathedrals but I

would like to tell you about them. I hope that you can watch this cathedral

presentation with me.

Many ThanksTom Oates xxx

LINCOLN CATHEDRALLincoln Cathedral was built in 1072 and

was finished in 1082. In 1141 it was destroyed by fire. Bishop Alexander re-built

the cathedral and expanded on it. It was destroyed again by a earthquake. Today a

new cathedral is on it site. The cathedral has two tall towers and

People can visit the cathedral now it is finished in glory.

PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL

Peterborough Cathedral was built in 1118-1237. It is the cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. It contains burials of Catherine Of Aragon and Mary

Queen Of Scots who got beheaded.

ST Paul’s Cathedral LondonOn 2nd September 1666 a great warm fire

brew over London devastation to the old St Paul’s. In 1673-1714 Sir Christopher Wren built a bright new cathedral

that has the burials of Lord Nelson, The Duke Of Wellington and Sir

Christopher Wren Himself. There is a shop and a majestic café that serves hot snacks & Drinks. The Wedding Of

Diana Happened Here in 1981.

DURHAM CATHEDRALDurham Cathedral was built in 1093. It

overlooking The River Wear and the town of Durham. In 985AD a white church was

built on the site to house the relics of St Cuthbert and the head of St Oswald. They are now buried in the cathedral. ST

Bede is buried their. The tower shows spectacular views over the town and the river. There is a shop and café that sells lovely gifts and homemade cakes and coffees.

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

Hereford Cathedral was built in 1079. The cathedral is dedicated to 2 saints. The cathedral was built by Robert De Befur. The Choir seats are 50 seats and there is a shop and a magna carta. There is also a

café in the cloisters.

YORK MINSTER

York Minster was built in 1080 and it was built in the Norman Style. The new structure was damaged by Fire in 1137. It was rebuilt in 1154 and the Chapter house was built in 1260’s. Today services are held

regular on a Sunday and also there is a shop selling guide books.

RIPON CATHEDRAL

Ripon Cathedral was built in 672AD. It was built by ST Wilfrid

who also built Hereford Cathedral. Their has been several cathedrals

on the site. The most famous people from Ripon were Wilfrid Owen and Lewis Carroll. It has a shop that sells cards and guide

books.

MANY THANKS PAGE

MANY THANKS GO TO:MR DAVIS

MRS JESSOPMRS MACARTHUR

AND YEAR 10 STUDENTS

Written ByTom Oates

With the help of:Mr DaviesMrs Jessop

Mrs MacarthurAnd Year 10 Students

Producer:Andy Smith