Lichfield Cathedral
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Only went once 50yrs ago. Beautiful. But...how many people know that this Cathedral was built and paid for by Roman Catholics? Stolen at the Reformation, it belongs to Catholics, as does Canterbury Cathedral, York Minister, and many other Cathedrals and Churches, which were all built before Henry VIII. Now in the hands of the Church of England which only started 500 years ago and who claim them as their own? As Jesus said, Seek the truth (of history) and you will find it. Read THE STRIPPING OF THE ALTARS by Prof Eamon Duffy, and THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND: THE TUDORS PART II by Peter Ackroyd which tells of the vision Elizabeth I had weeks before she died. Finally, THE GREAT UNFROCKED 1000 YEARS OF CHURCH SCANDAL by Matthew Parris. The history of the Church matters. Saint John Henry Newman, a convert from Anglicanism to the Catholic Church, wrote, 'If every Protestant knew their history they would instantly cease to be Protestant'. People may like to read his books. Jesus founded ONE Church, the Catholic Church, 2000 yrs ago. He did not found Protestantism, of which there are now 45,000 different denominations, all stemming from the Church of England, which started only 500 years ago. Division is never from God. The last prayer of Jesus was that we would all be ONE. Will Protestants grant Him His wish? Will all Catholics worship Him in truth? Will we ever be ONE - in the Catholic Church? Souls are being lost because of our division and Jesus is grieved. He needs consoling. Are we going to love and console Him and become ONE?
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Irish Anthems by candelight the best night ever fantastic
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Lichfield Cathedral – almost 900 years old! ⛪ Built to honour Saint Chad, the gentle saint who walked everywhere instead of riding. Every stone holds centuries of history right here in Staffordshire!
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Beautiful place. Quiet. Art. Faith. Wonderful
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Went to a wonderful evening show called
Voices Of Valjean at Lichfield Cathedral.
The show was amazing 👏 the voices just brilliant.
The Cathedral was beautifully lit up, and all the staff we're friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you go to these amazing musical shows.
Voices Of Valjean at Lichfield Cathedral.
The show was amazing 👏 the voices just brilliant.
The Cathedral was beautifully lit up, and all the staff we're friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you go to these amazing musical shows.
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Amazing Cathedral with a very long history in lovely surroundings. Concerts and special events throughout the year. Free entrance but donations much needed for maintenance and upkeep.
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We had a lovely welcome from the volunteers. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Entry was free, but they encourage donations. We'll definitely come back to to go up the tower, which looked fun but was fully booked. The cathedral has a fascinating history and it was good to see it being used as an art gallery for temporary exhibits, concerts and as a community hub. So take a look on the website to see what's on and book a tower tour. They even had a room for children to play in. A very peaceful building with lots to explore. The Chapter House Room and Sacristy were interesting to go into although both spaces had an odd feeling about them like you could feel a heaviness inside your head. So we didn't linger long. Once outside the grounds we sat on the many benches and it felt very uplifting. We wondered if the cathedral was designed to be like that, to feel the awe of God inside and then have an uplifting feel when leaving. Who knows. Fun to think about anyway!
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Free entry but you pay voluntary fee as the lady sitting there was sure you won't pass without it
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Absolutely amazing, such a beautiful place and a very spiritual feel to it 🥰
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Beautiful cathedral, stunning carvings on the exterior and interior.
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We did the climb on the chime tour. Such a wonderful experience. We climbed up into the heart of the cathedral and took in the spectacular views. My kids and I were amazed. The tour guides, George and Saundra, were so knowledgeable and easy to talk too. This cathedral is absolutely stunning. Thank you for such a great day.
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This place is unbelievable....so old and still has such a beautiful architecture and kept in really grest condition! Is absolutely breathtaking!!!! If you visit or are around Lichfield, definitely it's a must , also it's free of charge!
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Wow 😮 what can we say about this truly wonderful place,it was mesmerising.
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I had never visited Litchfield before, until today. When my eyes gazed upon Litchfield Cathedral... my goodness! As you make your way towards this place, you begin to see just how magnificent it truly is, an impressive show of medieval craftsmanship and architecture. And to think that this massive structure, built between the early 13th and 14th centuries, came about without the use of the tools and equipment we have today. It is an absolute feat to say the least!
Heading inside through the huge doorway, we were greeted by a very friendly lady. There is no charge for entry into the cathedral, although a donation is welcomed. Honestly it was worth it, because getting to see the inside of this place was breathtaking. You get to see just how magnificent a building this actually is, all the work and time and effort that was put into its creation. And still, after all these years, it remains a reminder of a time long gone but not forgotten.
Be sure not to rush when looking around the inside of the cathedral. Take it all in, enjoy the peace and serenity. Light a candle for a loved one, if you so wish, admire the gorgeous stained glass windows and be sure not to forget the lovely gift shop too before you depart. I can say, that I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and very much look forward to visiting again in the future. Definitely a MUST if you're spending the day in Litchfield, not to be missed!
Heading inside through the huge doorway, we were greeted by a very friendly lady. There is no charge for entry into the cathedral, although a donation is welcomed. Honestly it was worth it, because getting to see the inside of this place was breathtaking. You get to see just how magnificent a building this actually is, all the work and time and effort that was put into its creation. And still, after all these years, it remains a reminder of a time long gone but not forgotten.
Be sure not to rush when looking around the inside of the cathedral. Take it all in, enjoy the peace and serenity. Light a candle for a loved one, if you so wish, admire the gorgeous stained glass windows and be sure not to forget the lovely gift shop too before you depart. I can say, that I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and very much look forward to visiting again in the future. Definitely a MUST if you're spending the day in Litchfield, not to be missed!
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We attended an evening concert here. It was Rachmaninoff's vespers performed by Ex Cathedra.
My wife (Russian) could hear the words in Russian i just followed the beautiful sound, bravo to the choir, it must have taken alot of hard rehearsal practice.
One tip, take a cushion, the chairs are designed to keep you awake.
My wife (Russian) could hear the words in Russian i just followed the beautiful sound, bravo to the choir, it must have taken alot of hard rehearsal practice.
One tip, take a cushion, the chairs are designed to keep you awake.
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Great cathedral worth visiting, went to see Othello outside on the green - excellent
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Interesting and cool
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We stayed a couple of nights in Lichfield and decided to visit the cathedral. It is the only 3 spired cathedral in the UK and dates back to 700AD. It has a fascinating history and a gothic facade with interesting statues around and above its entrance. There is lots to see and absorb inside and I found it interesting that St Michaels Chapel inside was dedicated in 1926 as the Chapel of the Staffordshire Regiment because when I was researching my family history I discovered my grandfather had been in the Staffordshire Regiment (we visited the museum for the regiment later the same day).
It was a very hot day during an exceptional heatwave outside but it was cool inside the cathedral as well as peaceful.
A very old and interesting cathedral that's well worth visiting.
It was a very hot day during an exceptional heatwave outside but it was cool inside the cathedral as well as peaceful.
A very old and interesting cathedral that's well worth visiting.
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Magnificent building
The architecture is amazing
The architecture is amazing
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A beautiful cathedral that is well worth visiting. The architecture is stunning, and the atmosphere inside is peaceful and welcoming. Entry is free, although voluntary donations are appreciated and help with the upkeep of the cathedral. There is convenient parking nearby, making it easy to reach by car or your own means of transportation. Overall, a wonderful place to visit if you are in the area.
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Absolutely beautiful building. Truly awe inspiring. Best cathedral ive visited in UK. No rip off entry fee either. Just voluntary donation if you wish to. Spend lovely few hours wandering around taking in the calm atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit.
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Fabulous!! Stunning architecture. Not a rip off either. Voluntary contributions only no entrance fee. Loved it
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Nice cathedral. I went to see the Robinson Children’s monument by Francis Chantrey, which was beautiful. You can’t see anything of the towers from the inside unless you go on a towers tour, which it being the hottest June day on record I decided against. All in all though, a lovely cathedral.
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Attended to support a fellow member of our congregation who is taking up a new role.
Lovely service.Very enjoyable evening in this beautiful Cathedral
Lovely service.Very enjoyable evening in this beautiful Cathedral
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Lovely building, well worth a visit
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