Sunday, July 19, 2015

Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral is located in Kent and first begun in 597 AD when missionaries from Rome converted the ling of Kent to Christianity.  It is the home parish of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The old wall of Canterbury city

Canterbury Cathedral is in the middle of the old city with buildings surrounding the cathedral.

Canterbury Cathedral – Scaffolding throughout the exterior of the cathedral show an near-constant renovation of the old building which first began construction in 597 AD

Stained glass windows in various styles as they are repaired and replaced over time.

Exteriors show many renovations of the cathedral with the types of sculptures found

Part of the older sections of the cathedral, gargoyles can be seen on the exterior despite erosion over time.

Statues with realistic details with the gargoyle in the upper right shows the renovations and additions made over time.

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