Yesterday was a slight break in the rainy weather we've been getting, so my friend Natalia and I went to visit St Alban's Cathedral. I have no religious subscription whatsoever but I enjoy photographing the ornate architecture that is usually found in churches and cathedrals.It was started in 739 AD by the Romans, but they ran out of recycled bricks. Then the Normans invaded and they found some stone and finished it in the 11th Century. One can still see the Roman brick work and Norma masonry in juxtaposition. Over the centuries it fell into disrepair as its maintenance was too expensive. During the Dissolution Of The Monasteries under Henry VIII, the many depictions of saints in the cathedral were defaced, and the building was looted. In the 19th century, some wealthy benefactors decided to restore and revive the Cathedral. It has the longest knave of any Cathedral in the UK.It is presently free to enter and relies on donations for much of its upkeep. We took a free tour inside that was given by a lovely and highly knowledgeable lady called Molly. All these images were shot at around ISO 800 on a Nikon D40, using any of Nikkors 50mm F/1.8G, 35mm F/2 AF-D or the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8; the latter two lenses were manually focused as the D40 has no drive motor.I hope you will visit St Alban's Cathedral if you are ever in its vicinity. It is a fascinating and beautiful building.
Jan 04, 2013Jan 04, 2013Alpha Whiskey PhotographyIn the 19th century, some wealthy benefactors decided to restore and revive the Cathedral. It has the longest knave of any Cathedral in the UK.
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The longest knave of any cathedral in the UK.
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The stained glass window making the front facade of the cathedral.
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The Rose Window.
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The unfinished tomb of Thomas De La Mare in the foreground.
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The high altar screen in the Presbytery.
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The ceiling of the Presbytery.
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Some of the original Roman brickwork.
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The Shrine of St Alban.
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The Lady Chapel.
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A stained glass window in the Lady Chapel.
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The Watching Loft.
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It is thought this imperfection in the criss-cross was deliberate to pay deference to God's perfection.
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One of the wall paintings of saints, defaced during the Dissolution in the 16th Century.
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The Bell Tower.
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Sally FisherJan 3, 2013 04:16 PM
Excellent photos Have you sent them to St Albans Abbey? I'm sure they would be interested
AlphaWhiskeyJan 4, 2013 01:57 AM
Thank you Sally. I'll have to look into doing that :)
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