Churches & Religious Buildings in Heart of England.
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Coventry Cathedral
The original Cathedral Church of St Michael was destroyed on the night of 14th November 1940 by incendiary bombs. Basil Spence's new Cathedral, consecrated in 1962, is a triumphant statement of Resurrection and life. |
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Buildwas Abbey
Set beside the River Severn, against a backdrop of wooded gardens, are the remains of this Cistercian abbey. |
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Derby Cathedral
In 1927, the existing parish church in Derby was hallowed to become a Cathedral for the creation of the new diocese of Derby. |
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Gloucester Cathedral
God has been worshipped on this site for over 1300 years. At first, there was a small Anglo-Saxon monastery founded by Prince Osric. Early in the 11th century, Benedictine monks came to live and work here. |
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Hailes Abbey
Hailes Abbey is to be found nestling in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Hailes became famous when presented with a phial that was said to contain the blood of Christ. |
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Haughmond Abbey
The extensive ruins of the 12th century Haughmond Augustinian Abbey can be found at Shropshire's Upton Magna. |
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Hereford Cathedral
Standing on the peaceful banks of the beautiful River Wye, Hereford Cathedral occupies a site used for worship since Saxon times. The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition is in the Cathedral. |
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Lilleshall Abbey
Lilleshall Abbey was dissolved in 1538, yet today its extensive and peaceful ruins are an evocative reminder of the lives of its Augustinian canons. |
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Wenlock Priory
Wenlock Priory with its striking clipped topiary has a pastoral setting on the edge of lovely Much Wenlock. |
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Woburn Abbey
Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still their family home. |
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Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is England's loveliest cathedral, with Royal tombs, medieval cloisters, an ancient crypt and Chapter House, and magnificent Victorian stained glass. |
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