Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, UK
Chichester Cathedral In All Its Glory.
The history of Chichester Cathedral begins in 681 when Saint Wilfrid brought Christianity to Sussex and established a Cathedral in Selsey, a small community south of Chichester.
After 1066 the Norman policy was that cathedrals should be moved from small communities to larger centres of population. In 1075 the Council of London established the See of Chichester and in 1076 the building of the present cathedral in Chichester was begun under Bishop Stigand. It was completed under Bishop Luffa in time for its dedication to the Holy Trinity in 1108.
Richard of Wych, bishop of Chichester from 1245 - 1253, was canonized in 1262 when plans were made to move his body from its first burial place in the Nave to the Retroquire. The ceremony of translation took place on 16 June 1276, in the presence of King Edward I. From that day until the shrine was destroyed in 1538, the Shrine of St Richard attracted pilgrims from all over England and beyond. In 1930 an alter was restored to the site of the shrine.
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Chichester Cathedral is famous for its modern art which was commissioned mainly during the late 20th century. These include a window by Marc Chagall, a tapestry by John Piper and a painting by Graham Sutherland. However the art in the Cathedral is not all modern it also contains some wonderful early objects including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and the Lambert Barnard paintings. One of the delights of the building is the successful fusion of the ancient and the modern.
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Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in Sussex, England. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the bishop was moved from Selsey.
Chichester Cathedral has fine architecture in both the Norman and the Gothic styles, and has been called by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner the most typical English Cathedral. Despite this, Chichester has two architectural features that are unique among England's medieval cathedrals—a free-standing medieval bell tower (or campanile) and double aisles. The cathedral contains two rare medieval sculptures, and many modern art works including tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, many of these commissioned by Dean Hussey.
The city of Chichester, though it retains two main cross streets laid out by the Romans, has always been small enough for the city's entire population to fit inside the cathedral at once, causing Daniel Defoe to comment:
I cannot say much of Chichester, in which, if six or seven good families were removed, there would not be much conversation, except what is to be found among the canons, and the dignitaries of the cathedral.
The spire of Chichester Cathedral, rising above its green copper roof, can be seen for many miles across the flat meadows of West Sussex and is a landmark for sailors, Chichester being the only medieval English cathedral which is visible from the sea.
Chichester Cathedral was built to replace the cathedral founded in 681 by St. Wilfrid for the South Saxons at Selsey. The seat of the bishop was transferred in 1075. It was consecrated in 1108 under Bishop Ralph de Luffa. An early addition was the Chapel of Saint Pantaleon off the south transept (now the Canons' Vestry), probably begun just before an 1187 fire which burnt out the cathedral and destroyed much of the town.[8] That fire necessitated a substantial rebuilding, which included refacing the nave and replacing the destroyed wooden ceiling with the present stone vault, possibly by Walter of Coventry. The cathedral was reconsecrated in 1199.
In the 13th century, the central tower was completed, the Norman apsidal eastern end rebuilt with a Lady chapel and a row of chapels added on each side of the nave, forming double aisles such as are found on many French cathedrals. The spire was completed about 1402 and a free-standing bell tower constructed to the north of the west end.
In 1262, Richard de la Wyche, who was bishop from 1245 to 1253, was canonised as Saint Richard of Chichester. His shrine made the cathedral a place of pilgrimage. The shrine was ordered to be destroyed in 1538 during the first stages of the English Reformation. In 1642 the cathedral came under siege by Parliamentary troops.
The towers at Chichester have had a particularly unfortunate history because of subsidence, which explains the positioning of the 15th-century bell tower at some distance from the cathedral. The south-west tower of the façade collapsed in 1210 and was rebuilt. The north-west tower collapsed in 1635 and was not rebuilt until 1901. The masonry spire was built in the 14th century and was repaired in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. It survived a lightning strike in 1721 and stood for 450 years before it telescoped in on itself on 21 February 1861, fortunately without loss of life.[c] A fund was set up to raise the £48,000 needed for the rebuilding, and the contributors included Queen Victoria. A replica of the old tower and spire was rebuilt. The construction was raised by about 6 feet (1.8 m), by Sir George Gilbert Scott and was completed in five years. It now rises to a height of 82 metres. The rubble from the original spire was used to construct the former West Ashling Congregational Chapel.
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Travel Vlog. Exploring England. Chichester Cathedral.
Let me take you to a awesome Cathedral in Chichester. I will show you as well a temporary art exhibition inside the Cathedral. Are you ready?
Chichester Cathedral Legacy Film
Chichester Cathedral is over 900 years old and costs £3000 a day to maintain. Chichester is one of a reducing number of English Cathedrals that does not charge for entry and we are doing everything we can to keep it that way - it is very important to us that any person, of any financial means, can visit this beautiful building. This short film is a revealing look into the life of Chichester Cathedral and explains how it is dependent on the work of four particular charities and the legacies that have been gifted to them. Any gift, however large or small, can make a real difference.
Places to see in ( Chichester - UK )
Places to see in ( Chichester - UK )
Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex, in South-East England. Chichester is the only city in West Sussex and is its county town. Chichester has a long history as a settlement from Roman times and was important in Anglo-Saxon times.
Chichester is the seat of a bishopric, with a 12th-century cathedral, and is home to some of the oldest churches and buildings in Great Britain. Chichester has three tiers of local government. Chichester is a transport hub, and a centre for culture in the county, with a theatre, museum and art galleries. Chichester Harbour and the South Downs provide opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
The City of Chichester is located on the River Lavant south of its gap through the South Downs. This winterbourne for part of its course now runs through the city in underground culverts. Chichester has an Oceanic climate. With its position in southern England, Chichester has mild winters and cool summers. It has high sunshine levels compared to other parts of the UK with around 1900 hours annually.
Chichester is the hub of several main roads. The most important of these is the A27 coastal trunk road (connecting Eastbourne with Southampton) which passes to the south of the city. Chichester railway station, on the West Coastway Line, has regular services to Brighton, London Victoria via Gatwick Airport, Portsmouth and Southampton. There are also many bus services, with Chichester bus station, adjacent to the railway station, acting as a local hub. Chichester Airport is north of the city.
Alot to see in ( Chichester - UK ) such as :
Fishbourne Roman Palace
The Novium
Weald and Downland Living Museum
Goodwood House
Pallant House Gallery
South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre
Goodwood Racecourse
Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve
Chichester Cathedral
West Dean College
Chichester Cross
Priory Park, Chichester
Bishop's Palace Garden
Oxmarket Centre of Arts
Chichester Guildhall
Portfield Roundabout
( Chichester - UK) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Chichester . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Chichester - UK
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Walk through - Chichester Cathedral - Dómkirkja í Englandi - Ferðalag
Visiting Chichester Cathedral - Beautiful old church - Chichester Cathedral in all its Glory - Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity - Ensk Dómkirkja - Dómkirkjan í Chichester - Gengið gegnum kirkjuna - The history of Chichester Cathedral begins in 681 when Saint Wilfrid brought Christianity to Sussex and established a Cathedral in Selsey, a small community south of Chichester. After 1066 the Norman policy was that cathedrals should be moved from small communities to larger centres of population. In 1075 the Council of London established the See of Chichester and in 1076 the building of the present cathedral in Chichester was begun under Bishop Stigand. It was completed under Bishop Luffa in time for its dedication to the Holy Trinity in 1108.
Chichester Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for over nine centuries. This beautiful building, and its services and events, are open to all. See more:
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in Sussex, United Kingdom. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the bishop was moved from Selsey. Chichester Cathedral has fine architecture in both the Norman and the Gothic styles, and has been described by the architectural critic Ian Nairn as the most typical English Cathedral. Despite this, Chichester has two architectural features that are unique among England's medieval cathedrals—a free-standing medieval bell tower (or campanile) and double aisles.[4] The cathedral contains two rare medieval sculptures, and many modern art works including tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, many of these commissioned by Walter Hussey. See more:
The Cathedral has an active band of bellringers. Ringing takes place in the detached campanile (Bell Tower, built c.1400). Practice is on Wednesday between 7.00pm and 9.00pm and service ringing is on Sunday between 9.00am and 10.00am. See more:
The towers at Chichester have had a particularly unfortunate history because of subsidence, which explains the positioning of the 15th-century bell tower at some distance from the cathedral. The south-west tower of the façade collapsed in 1210 and was rebuilt. The north-west tower collapsed in 1635 and was not rebuilt until 1901. The masonry spire was built in the 14th century and was repaired in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. It survived a lightning strike in 1721 and stood for 450 years before it telescoped in on itself on February 21, 1861, fortunately without loss of life. A fund was set up to raise the £48,000 needed for the rebuilding, and the contributors included Queen Victoria. It was rebuilt, a few feet taller, by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in five years. It now rises to a height of 82 metres. The rubble from the original spire was used to construct West Ashling Chapel.
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The cathedral hosts a variety of concerts, that along with those in the evening, includes a popular series of free ones, at lunchtime. It provides a venue for visiting artists from across the world as well as those who are locally based, such as the Chichester Singers, who although an independent organisation, have since their formation in 1954, performed all their major concerts in the cathedral. The cathedral does not limit the music to just classical, it has hosted a performance by the rock band, Pink Floyd, who played at the funeral of their manager, Steve O'Rourke. Other performers, from the more popular end of the music spectrum, include Bob Geldof, and The Hollies. See more:
Chichester Cathedral Chichester West Sussex
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Chichester Cathedral: An Aerial View
For the first time in its history Chichester Cathedral has used a drone to carry out a survey on the spire of the Cathedral. In October 2014 the spire suffered a direct lightning strike making it necessary to carry out a close inspection of the stonework to check for damage. The cost of employing the services of a drone helped to save money for the Cathedral. The footage taken by the drone has enabled us to put together this wonderful film of the Cathedral, its precincts, and surrounding area viewed from a very unique perspective. Chichester Cathedral is open daily with free entry.
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Chichester Cathedral
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This place was free to get in and worth the visit if around the City.
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Chichester Cathedral Choristers
Find out more about becoming a chorister, the Chichester Cathedral Choir and the Prebendal School.
Choristers at Chichester Cathedral receive an outstanding musical training, gaining skills that will stay with them throughout their lives.
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Chichester cathedral
A visit to the this city in West Sussex in southern England, mainly to see the magnificent Norman cathedral
Armchair Walks: A stroll through Chichester and Cathedral
Chichester is the county town of West Sussex as well as a cathedral city in it's own right. This is a point of View walk or Slow TV as it is called. There is no commentary, narration or voice over. The concept is to provide the viewer a gentle carefree stroll through an English Town, City, British Countryside or UK landscape from the comfort of their armchair. Many people are unable to get out in the country, other suffer from dementia or anxiety issues. These walks hope to distress and relax.
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A day out in Chichester.
Me and my Sister took the bus to Chichester to visit the Cathedral and go round a few of the shops.
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Chichester cathedral Chichester West Sussex
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Chichester Cathedral - New Lead Roof - Dómkirkja - Ferðalag í Englandi
Chichester Cathedral in all its Glory - Beautiful old church - Since January 2018, the entire eastern end of this iconic building has been shrouded in scaffolding and now the first phase of a massive £5.8 million roof restoration project is complete. A new, historically authentic, lead roof has replaced the failing copper roof above the Quire -
Working by hand - and using techniques similar to those used by the original craftsmen in the 13th century - specialists have meticulously repaired, restored and recovered the Quire roof. Battling snow, howling gales - and then a heatwave - work has seen decaying medieval timbers repaired using locally sourced Sussex oak, and 27 tonnes of English lead lifted on to the roof. 360 individual panels of lead, each weighing 75kg (nearly 12 stone) have all been secured by hand. The Cathedral’s roof is of national importance and extremely rare: beneath the roof covering lies much of the 13th century medieval roof structure, described by the renowned craftsman Cecil Hewitt as one of the ‘most important roofs in the kingdom’. Despite ongoing repairs, the current copper roof cannot keep the Cathedral watertight. Rainwater leaks through the roof, damaging historic masonry and plasterwork, and ruining the medieval timber underneath. See more:
The history of Chichester Cathedral begins in 681 when Saint Wilfrid brought Christianity to Sussex and established a Cathedral in Selsey, a small community south of Chichester. After 1066 the Norman policy was that cathedrals should be moved from small communities to larger centres of population. In 1075 the Council of London established the See of Chichester and in 1076 the building of the present cathedral in Chichester was begun under Bishop Stigand. It was completed under Bishop Luffa in time for its dedication to the Holy Trinity in 1108.
Chichester Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for over nine centuries. This beautiful building, and its services and events, are open to all. See more:
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in Sussex, United Kingdom. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the bishop was moved from Selsey. Chichester Cathedral has fine architecture in both the Norman and the Gothic styles, and has been described by the architectural critic Ian Nairn as the most typical English Cathedral. Despite this, Chichester has two architectural features that are unique among England's medieval cathedrals—a free-standing medieval bell tower (or campanile) and double aisles.[4] The cathedral contains two rare medieval sculptures, and many modern art works including tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, many of these commissioned by Walter Hussey. See more:
The Cathedral has an active band of bellringers. Ringing takes place in the detached campanile (Bell Tower, built c.1400). Practice is on Wednesday between 7.00pm and 9.00pm and service ringing is on Sunday between 9.00am and 10.00am. See more:
The masonry spire was built in the 14th century and was repaired in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. It survived a lightning strike in 1721 and stood for 450 years before it telescoped in on itself on February 21, 1861, fortunately without loss of life. A fund was set up to raise the £48,000 needed for the rebuilding, and the contributors included Queen Victoria. It was rebuilt, a few feet taller, by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in five years. It now rises to a height of 82 metres. The rubble from the original spire was used to construct West Ashling Chapel.
See more:
The cathedral hosts a variety of concerts, that along with those in the evening, includes a popular series of free ones, at lunchtime. It provides a venue for visiting artists from across the world as well as those who are locally based, such as the Chichester Singers, who although an independent organisation, have since their formation in 1954, performed all their major concerts in the cathedral. The cathedral does not limit the music to just classical, it has hosted a performance by the rock band, Pink Floyd, who played at the funeral of their manager, Steve O'Rourke. Other performers, from the more popular end of the music spectrum, include Bob Geldof, and The Hollies. See more:
“Britain’s Cathedrals & their Music” 16: Chichester Cathedral 1966 (John Birch)
The sixteenth in a series of weekly BBC radio broadcasts introduced by Sir John Betjeman (later Poet Laureate). It was broadcast on 11 March 1966 and features the choir of Chichester Cathedral, directed by John Birch and accompanied by Richard Seal (organ).
1. Alleluia! I heard a voice (Thomas Weelkes)
2. O how amiable (Thomas Weelkes)
3. Sanctus & Benedictus “Mass for 4 voices” (Byrd) *
4. Fancy for Organ (Thomas Tomkins) **
5. Cantatibus organis (Peter Phillips)
6. Hear my prayer (Henry Purcell)
7. Sing we merrily (Frederick John Read)
8. Set me as a seal (William Walton)
9. Magnificat in C (Bryan Kelly)
* conducted by Richard Seal
** played by John Birch
Chichester Cathedral
Built in 1076 this magnificent cathedral features 12th and 15th century additions, as well as 20th century decor. Spot the window designed by Marc Chagall
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