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Richard Sellers Posts: 4691 Joined: 16th Jul 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 11:15 on 9th December 2008 I was wondering,there are so many cathedrals that are in ruin,yet,not too far from being brought back to life, has there ever been any restored to their former glory? I understand a great cost would be involved,though,i know if we had them here in the states,i would lead the way in bringing these beautiful treasures back to their former brilliance!! |
Andy Edwards Posts: 1900 Joined: 14th Mar 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 11:25 on 9th December 2008 Rick, blame Henry VIII. He rased more religious buildings to the ground than anyone else in history!! |
| Richard Sellers Posts: 4691 Joined: 16th Jul 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 12:21 on 9th December 2008 I remember reading about that....what a shame...still,they are l beautiful..i wish i could get my hands on a English history book written by an Englishman,not watered down americanized... |
Lorraine Posts: 215 Joined: 6th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 13:14 on 9th December 2008 I think I'm right in saying that cathedrals have to depend on charitable donations for their upkeep, that is they don't get any help from the government to keep them for future generations. Durham catherdral, which is my nearest, don't charge entry fees as some cathedrals do, but ask for a donation of £4 or £5. I don't mind donating, but I would object to being charged entry fees. |
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:39 on 9th December 2008 The running cost of Winchester Cathedral is some £2 million per year, and they ask for donations to help towards it's upkeep. I'm sure it's the same for many of the others too. Was wondering which ones of so many are in ruin? You might like to know Rick that---under a decree by Henry VIII I think---only cities were allowed to have cathedrals, though in more recent times, this requirement is no longer needed, though will explain why Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Winchester etc are cities. The smallest city in Britain is St Davids in Wales, as it does have a cathedral. |
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:42 on 9th December 2008 Hi Paul! I've been to Winchester Cathedral, fascinating history there. As it is for most of them really. |
Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:16 on 9th December 2008 English Heritage do alot of restoration Rick. I quite like some of the ruins though. We are members of English Heritage and National Trust - English Heritage tend to look after the ruins and National Trust look after the historic houses which mostly have interiors!!! |
| Richard Sellers Posts: 4691 Joined: 16th Jul 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 17:31 on 9th December 2008 can i become a member???,or,would it not be proper to have a "yank" amongst you..!! |
| Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 17:40 on 9th December 2008 Hiya Rhett! I am pretty sure that anyone can be a member. Here is a link to the site so that you can check it out: |
| Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:41 on 9th December 2008 I should think so Rick - great to see you by the way! It is a good thing to join when you come over to England because then you get free entry to all the English Heritage sites. You also get a quarterly magazine. My favourite English Heritage site is Witley Court (not a cathedral though!) |
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