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Welcome pageWelcome to my presentation about all cathedrals

around England. We will show you 8 cathedrals of England and

how they ey still attract many visitors to come and seek these majestic and

spectacular cathedrals. We will also tell you a short history of where the

first cathedrals came from. We will also give you a quiz at the end of this presentation. We hope you enjoy your visit

around these 8 cathedrals in England.

Where was the first cathedral built?

The first cathedral built was Canterbury. This cathedral was built because.the Origins of

Canterbury Cathedral. St Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, arrived on the coast of

Kent as a missionary to England in 597 AD

Durham cathedraldddddDurham is a majestic cathedral built in 995Ad to

hold the safe relics of St Cuthbert from Lindisfarne. It was completed between 1093 and 1120 which the cathedral had many different places. Today the cathedral is a majestic religious place to sit, read and see the cathedral through it’s history and a tour of the cathedral near the River Wear.

Lincoln CathedralLincoln Cathedral was built during 1079 after the castle of Lincoln was first built with King John’s

Magna Carta. The cathedral is on a dramatic hill overlooking the splendid market town of Lincoln. You can see the nave, chancel and pupilt of this holy cathedral in

Lincoln.

St paul’s cathedral After the destruction of the Great Fire Of London, Sir Christopher Wren built a new traditional cathedral in 1675 which lasted until 1723 to build. The cathedral has had major services such as Diana’s wedding, the funerals of Thatcher, Nelson and Churchill. Today the cathedral is a historical landmark in London and it attracts many visitors to come and seek this amazing cathedral.

Worcester cathedralWorcester Cathedral was built between 1084 and 1504. The cathedral was firstly built by St Wulfrid who came to build a majestic cathedral

overlooking the River Severn in Worcester. The cathedral is very gothic and King John and St Wulfrid are buried inside. The cathedral is

open to the public and you can majestic views over the town and the River Severn.

York minsterYork Minster is the oldest and most grandest

cathedral in England. The cathedral is the second best cathedral after Westminster and Lincoln. York was first built in the 11th century after the Vikings and Normans came to build a cathedral

overlooking the River Ouse and the town. Today, York Minster attracts many visitors to come

and worship here in the cathedral with their families.

Hereford cathedralHereford Cathedral was built in 1070 and the cathedral is located on a hill in Hereford. The

cathedral was first built in 792 AD. Today the cathedral holds services and vistiing hours for the public to look round this majestic

cathedral in Hereford.

Leicester CathedralLeicester Cathedral is a historical and vibrant cathedral in the heart of Leicester. The cathedral was first built in 1088

and decidated to St Mary. In the chancel, there is a monument to Richard III, after

finding his remains last year, he will be re buried in 2015. The cathedral also has a glass window decidated to the

lives lost in the First World War.

Westminster abbeyThe crowning jewel of Westminster has guarded

over the city of London since 1066 after William the Congureo became king of England.

The cathedral has had major services to the Royal family and the public including the Royal Wedding of Prince William and the funeral of Diana in 1997.

Today the cathedral is open to the public.

1: Which year was Westminster Abbey first opened?A: 1066 B: 1089 C: 1104

2: Who will be buried in Leicester Cathedral in 2015?A: Henry II B: Richard III C: Queen Elizabeth II

3: Where is King John Buried?A: Worcester Cathedral B: York Minster C: Westminster

Abbey

4: Who built St Paul’s Cathedral after the fire of London?A: Robert Adams B: Samuel Pepys C: Christopher Wren