While Chester Cathedral attracts most tourist attention, Chester also has some traditional churches that are quite attractive.
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Artifacts at Chester Cathedral
Stone mosaics were on display inside Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
The Chester Mystery Plays form a spectacular festival presented mainly by members of the local community under professional direction. Artist B J Elvgren’s charming focus on Chester Mystery Plays and the city itself made the tapestry a US national prize-winner before the Chester Mystery Plays company acquired it to present to Chester Cathedral in 1997, since when it has been seen by thousands of people.
Chester Cathedral Arches
Chester Cathedral features high arches and stained glass windows reflecting its ancient architecture.
Art on Glass Windows
In Chester Cathedral, there are 34 windows in the cloister with 130 lights (sub-division of a window). Each window has at least one memorial and 147 local people are remembered in this way. Here are some examples. Art on glass is also depicted in other scenes such as the galleon below.
Chester Cathedral Stained Glass Windows
A few examples of the stained glass windows at Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
Chester Cathedral Colorful Altar
A Salviati mosaic of The Last Supper from 1876 designed by J.R. Clayton decorates the high altar at Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
Chester Cathedral Architecture
The interior of Chester Cathedral is varied – from ornate structures to a simple chapel – reflecting the various stages in its history and rebuilding.
Chester Cathedral Music Organs
The organs of Chester Cathedral are the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. The choral tradition at Chester is 900 years old, dating from the foundation of the Benedictine monastery. Here are images of two organs.
Chester Cathedral Windows
The Chester Cathedral has unfortunately lost nearly all its medieval glass, although the fragments that remain give a tantalizing glimpse of what was once there. The Gothic cathedral of today was largely built in the 13th and 14th century. Most of the stained glass in Chester Cathedral dates from the 19th century with lovely windows. Here are images of a window from outside and the stained glass from inside.
Chester Cathedral History
Chester Cathedral (in Chester, England) began its life as a Benedictine Abbey in 1093. The site had previously been used as a place of worship during Saxon times, but the Benedictine monks were the first to build a church there in the Norman style. This Norman influence can still be seen in the north transept, the north tower and parts of the cloister. The cathedral was rebuilt from 1250 onwards in the much more dramatic Gothic style.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a center of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
