St Anne's Cathedral is the only cathedral in Leeds. The temple acts as a parish church and serves as the see of the Bishop of Lida.

Previously, on the site of the current cathedral there was a Roman Catholic church built in 1838. But its existence did not last long - a year later it was demolished during the reconstruction and expansion of the street. The new building was built in neo-Gothic style from stone with limestone details by architect Eastwood John Henry in 1904.

Inside the cathedral, everything is modest: a row of benches facing the altar, as well as two rows of stone pillars along each side.

In 2006, the temple underwent restoration, during which the organ, which had not functioned for 20 years, was restored. At the moment, the temple is operational, and services are held daily.

Durham Cathedral of Christ and St Mary

Durham Cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was built in the XI style. At that time, it performed not only an aesthetic, but also a defensive function.

The cathedral was built by order of the first Bishop of Durham, William de Saint-Calais. After the consecration of the cathedral, the relics of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne and Oswald of Northumbria, the main shrines of Durham, were transferred to it. In the 12th century, the Gothic chapel of the Virgin Mary was added to the temple, in which the relics of the chronicler of the Venerable Bede and Cardinal Thomas Langley were placed. The cathedral houses one of the largest collections of early printed books in England, as well as three copies of the Magna Carta.

The central tower of the cathedral reaches 66 meters in height. At its top there is an observation deck overlooking Durham and its surrounding area. In 1986 the cathedral, along with the nearby castle, was listed World Heritage UNESCO.

Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is the cathedral of the Diocese of Chester in Chester, Cheshire, England.

At first it was the church of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Werburgh; it was converted into an episcopal one in 1541, at the time when the monastery was abolished by Henry VIII.

The cathedral was built from reddish sandstone; over the centuries, the stone acquired a pale pink hue. The structure has a cruciform plan, the transept and the cloister and refectory adjacent to the north are elongated. The length of the building is 114 m and the width is 60 m. Almost no traces remain of the ancient Norman church, since in the 11th century it fell into such disrepair that it had to be immediately rebuilt. At the beginning of the 13th century, the construction of the choir and the central tower was completed - its height is estimated at 60 meters; soon after this, the chapel of Our Lady and the chapter house were completed. In the 19th century, the cathedral was completely restored according to the design of Gilbert Scott.

Bristol Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Bristol belongs to the Church of England and is a wonderful example of English Gothic architecture. The first cathedral building was built in 1140 and was the residence of the bishop. Then the building was rebuilt several times. The temple acquired its modern appearance in 1877, when the main nave of the cathedral was opened. Construction of the two western towers was completed in 1888. The total external length of the cathedral is 94.1 meters, area - 2096 square meters.

Bristol Cathedral is an example of the so-called "hall church" and is considered one of the best examples of such architectural design in the world and the only one in England. The central nave, choir and aisles are of the same height, giving the impression of one large hall with high ribbed vaults. The length of the central nave is 38 meters, height 16 meters. The high windows of the cathedral are decorated with stained glass windows depicting Jesus Christ and religious scenes, they allow enough light to illuminate the cathedral during the day.

The organ was originally built in 1685. Subsequently, it was rebuilt and expanded several times. The last reconstruction was carried out in 1989.

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral is England's smallest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Oxford. The building, which has survived to this day, was founded in the 12th century by Augustinian monks and was called the Priory Church of St. Frideswide.

The cathedral contains many tombs, monuments and memorials. There is also a gallery in Christ Church. It is, however, small, but attractive for its content - numerous monuments, coats of arms and artistic carvings. It leads to the famous Big hall, where some scenes from the Harry Potter films were filmed.

The store, located in a collegiate building, is worth a visit, even if you have no desire to buy anything there. The ceiling is decorated with medallions depicting saints and angels and intricate carvings at the intersections of the domes.

Exeter Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle or "Exeter Minster", located in Exeter (South West England), was founded around 1050. This happened after the transfer of the bishops of Devon and Cornwall to service in Exeter.

The cathedral was rebuilt several times. Under William Warelwast in 1107 it was restored in the Norman style, and after the appointment of Walter Bronescombe as bishop in 1258, the cathedral was declared obsolete and rebuilt in the Gothic style. However, some of the buildings in the Norman style have survived to this day, these are part of the walls and two massive towers. Limestone, common in those places, was used as a building material during the construction of the cathedral.

The building in the form that we can see now was completed approximately 600 years ago, not taking into account the chapels and dining room that were added later. Features of this cathedral include an astronomical clock, footrests for worshipers and the longest continuous vault in England.

The cathedral has an organ; it is located on a decorated pedestal, between the nave and the choir. The organ was originally built in 1665 and rebuilt by Henry Williss in 1891. It has some unusual details that make it stand out from the rest.

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral of Christ and the Virgin Mary is the largest cathedral in the UK and the fifth largest in the world. Considered one of the most famous and popular places in the city.

The cathedral began construction in 1904, but was finally completed only in 1978. The height of the bell tower is 67 meters, it houses the heaviest collection of bells in the world, including the largest, weighing 31 tons.

The building is decorated with beautiful sculptures and stained glass windows in the neo-Gothic style, and the cathedral also boasts the largest organ in the UK. Particularly attractive for visitors will be the opportunity to enjoy the view of the city from the cathedral tower, 101 meters high. On the territory of the cathedral there is also the opportunity to visit a bar and a shop.

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral is the oldest cathedral of Christian worship in Britain. It is built on the site where the first Christian martyr, Albans, was buried, who gave his life for his faith more than 1,700 years ago. The cathedral began to receive its first parishioners back in the 11th century, and remains the center of worship today.

The intricate and amazing mixture of architectural styles testifies to the centuries-old life of the cathedral - the temple retained the features of the Romanesque and Gothic styles, despite the fact that it was rebuilt at the beginning of the 14th century, and then destroyed during the reform period and again restored in the 19th century. You can trace the early English style of architecture on the west side of the nave, stone pointed arches, large window openings with small sculptures on the sides. The cathedral's vaults are topped by pediments with carved foliage, figures of angels and an illustration of the martyrdom of St Albans.

St Albans Cathedral has the longest nave in England. It is decorated with unique paintings from the 13th-14th centuries, the purpose of which at that time was to educate the illiterate population in the Christian faith.

The cathedral is now the seat of the bishop and serves the diocese of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Luton and Barnet. There is also a parish church here, the doors of which are always open to parishioners.

Chelmsford Cathedral

The Cathedral in Chelmsford is not one of the grandiose buildings that amazes with its grandeur and monumentality. Its advantages lie elsewhere: an unusual atmosphere of spirituality literally envelops everyone who crosses its threshold. They love tourists here, but they place worship at the forefront.

Looking at the neat miniature building of the cathedral, it is difficult to imagine that most of it was built back in the 15th century. It was then that the sharp Gothic lines replaced the even older temple that had stood on this site four centuries earlier. The cathedral was consecrated in honor of Saints Mary, Peter and Sed.

The 20th century brought its own changes to the architecture of the building - the sanctuary was lengthened, the ancient benches were restored, and a new pulpit and altar appeared. At the same time, beautiful stained glass windows were installed on the windows. The plaster ceiling of the cathedral, which has a slightly rounded shape at the corners, was painted with floral patterns in soft blue pastel colors, diluted with gilding.

The appearance of two new organs in the cathedral was a real holiday for the parishioners. One is installed in the nave, the other in the chancel. Now the church service is accompanied by sacred music and the singing of the parish choir.

Liverpool Catholic Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is a prominent example of the architecture of the second half of the twentieth century and is one of the many landmarks of the city. The cathedral is also a winner of the World Design Competition.

Plans to build a Catholic cathedral arose following the growth of the number of Catholics in the city and in response to the construction of an Anglican temple. The temple was built in 1967. The building has interesting features eg round base, conical shape and glazed top.

There is also a lot of interesting things inside the cathedral. In the middle of the cathedral there is an altar made of white marble. The windows are decorated with various stained glass windows, benches, crosses and other interior details were designed specifically for the temple. The cathedral's organ, which is equipped with 4,565 pipes, should also be mentioned.

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral is one of the three most popular medieval cathedrals in England. It is located on a hill, so its slender towers can be seen from any side. The cathedral was built on the site of a Roman fortification, and even then there was a Christian church here. The first Lincoln Cathedral, along with the entire city, was burned by the Vikings in the 870s. Today we see it as it was in the early Middle Ages. This is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in London.

The cathedral acquired all its beauty and grandeur, magnificent decoration and decoration under Bishop Alexander the Magnificent. Under him, the facade was significantly expanded and acquired two more towers. It is decorated along the entire perimeter with traditional English Gothic elements. Seven rows of niches were arranged along the main façade. The eastern part of the cathedral is considered the best creation of English architecture of the second half of the 13th century. On the outside, it is distinguished by fine openwork stone carvings and a row of striped stone-clad buttresses. In the western facade there is a vestibule with giant portals between two towers, somewhat reminiscent of the French “Gallery of Kings”. The decoration of the northern facade is a stained glass rose window, known as the "Eye of the Abbot". A symmetrical window is also located on the southern facade, but it is called “Bishop's Eye”.

Salford Cathedral

The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Salford was built in 1848 in the neo-Gothic style. The temple features a high square tower with a spire, the height of which is 72 meters. On south side In the courtyard, a bell tower was built, in which eight bells of interesting tubular shapes of different sizes are installed. The casement windows are decorated with stained glass paintings from the life of St. John.

The church hall is striking in its beauty, with a nave running through the center, surrounded by tall marble columns with pilasters. A white marble altar decorated with mosaics was erected in the altar niche. On both sides of it are hung ancient icons with images of saints. A new Makin organ was installed in 2002, a four-lever digital instrument that replaced the old one. The wonderful singing of the church choir accompanied by organ music leaves an unforgettable impression.

York Minster

York Minster - world famous gothic cathedral, which was built over 250 years. It (together with Cologne Cathedral) is considered the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

Officially the cathedral is called the Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St Peter in York. Its construction began in 1220 by order of the Archbishop of York. Previously, on the site of the current temple there was a wooden and stone church. The completed temple was consecrated in 1472.

The length of the cathedral is 158 meters, and the height of the towers reaches 60 meters. Its nave is considered the widest Gothic nave in England, and the stained glass windows in the cathedral are considered the largest windows medieval Europe(the large east window, 23 meters high, was created in the 15th century by John Thornton). The lancet windows are called “Five Sisters”.

On the north transept there is a clock in memory of the British airmen who died in the Second World War.

Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral is an Anglican church built between 1175 – 1490. In 1239, its solemn consecration took place. The temple originally included a bishop's palace, a choir school, a gymnasium, a hospital and a chapel.

In 1306, it turned out that the cathedral was too small and unable to receive all the pilgrims who wanted it. In this regard, a decision was made to expand the temple, and in 1326 the construction of the octagonal tower and the main chapel was completed. In 1365, the southwest towers, west wing and west gate were erected. The cathedral acquired its current appearance during the reign of Henry VII.

Most of the temple was built in the early Gothic style. The east wing retains its original mosaic windows, a phenomenon quite unusual in England. Previously, the western wing of the temple was decorated with more than 500 statues, but only 300 of them have survived to this day. A unique element of the cathedral is the inverted arches, somewhat reminiscent of an hourglass. They support the ceiling of the main tower, preventing the negative consequences of landslides. In general, the temple looks quite strict, but at the same time harmonious.

Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Gloucester. The building dates back to the 11th century, has been renovated several times and is one of the most beautiful examples of world Gothic architecture. The cathedral stands on the site of an abbey founded by King Osric of Northumbria back in 681.

Gloucester Cathedral is the first cathedral building with a fan vault to survive. It is well known from the Harry Potter films: it was this cathedral that turned into Hogwarts school on the screen. Some parishioners were extremely unhappy that a film about witchcraft would be filmed in the church, but the clergy felt that there would be no big trouble.

Some of the cathedral's main attractions are the monument to Osric, the tomb of King Edward II and some magnificent stained glass, especially in the large window of the east façade.

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. Its formal name is the Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of Christ. The temple was founded in 597; over the many years of its existence, the structure has undergone several extensive reconstructions.

This architectural ensemble is a combination of various architectural styles and trends. The structure consists of many rooms and chapels, attached to each other, and is surrounded by buildings for various purposes.

The eastern part of the cathedral is the oldest, it is made in the Romanesque style. The central nave was built in the XIV-XV centuries. The beautiful Chapel of the Holy Trinity houses the shrine of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The cathedral has many amazing stained glass windows from the 12th century with biblical scenes and scenes of everyday life.

Tower cathedral in Salisbury - the highest in England.

In most English cathedrals of the Middle Ages, the tower is the vertical end of the horizontal ceiling. As a rule, it is surrounded on four sides by small Gothic shakos. These are the cathedrals in Westminster, Canterbury, York. Salisbury Cathedral is different. There is only one tower here.

With its height and huge, upward-pointing shako, it is reminiscent of Gothic cathedrals, well known from Chartres or Strasbourg. The pointed tower gives the impression of a pointing finger directed to heaven, to where the Lord God is and where salvation awaits us.

The tower in Salisbury appeared 100 years later than the cathedral building itself was built. With its 123 meters in height, the temple surpassed all similar structures and today is the tallest on the island. It took only 38 years to build, which is an incredibly short period of time for the Middle Ages. As a result of this, and due to the lack of later interventions and additions, the building is distinguished by a stylistic unity that cannot be found almost anywhere.

The facades of Salisbury Cathedral are decorated with 130 niches of different sizes, 73 of which are occupied by statues, arranged on five levels in accordance with a special table of ranks: with angels and archangels at the top and priests and moneybags who once generously donated to the temple below. Between them stand church leaders, apostles, evangelists, holy martyrs, philosophers, etc. A statue of the cathedral's founder, Bishop Richard Poore, also takes its place of honor. True, most of the figures that have survived to this day were installed only in the middle of the 19th century; only the seven oldest ones date back to the 14th century.

The cathedral was often restored and not always successfully. It suffered greatly during the Reformation - Protestant iconoclasts knocked down many of the sculptural images on the walls of the temple. Now they are being replaced by modern copies. The windows of the cathedral are richly decorated with stained glass, some of them are ancient, some were replaced in the windows during the restoration.


In general, the cathedral attracts. It has English restraint, medieval nobility with mystery, church splendor, and the Gothic aspiration inherent in Western churches upward, upward, there, to God. In addition to its architectural features, the cathedral has the world's oldest working clock mechanism, and one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta.

It regulated the life of the state and citizens, of the 63 provisions written in it, now only 3 are valid - people change, values ​​change, and laws change along with them. This so-called Magna Carta is a medieval declaration of human rights, dated June 15, 1215, the original signed by King John has not survived

Salisbury Cathedral was built in a relatively short period of time - in 1220-1284. The construction was supervised by Bishop Richard Poore and architect Eliash Durham. Although the cathedral was consecrated already in 1258, construction work continued there for almost thirty years. With three aisles, two transepts and a very large choir, the temple is 140 m long.

Courtyard at Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral The courtyard was greener because it was looked after and cannot be walked on. But the arched porticos of the terraces are more open and airy.

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A huge cloister (a courtyard surrounded by a gallery) - the largest in England - and a magnificent Chapter Hall, decorated with a carved frieze on Old Testament themes, were added to the cathedral building in 1280-1284. Somewhat earlier, a large bishop's palace was built, which now houses a Sunday school.

Here, under the dome, is the central point of the cathedral - the middle cross.

This is the intersection of the main nave and transept, forming a cross in plan. The middle cross is often topped with a tower or dome. Since the center cross is open on all four sides, the load from the tower or dome falls on the corners, so creating a stable structure requires considerable skill from the architect and builders. Under the weight of the tower and spire, which was built later, the columns bend slightly.

Inside the cathedral, everything seems to be striving upward.
Beautiful stained glass windows.

The interior of the temple is well lit. Rows of marble columns sparkle in the rays of light, and stained glass windows shimmer with bright colors. The columns and many elements of the interior decoration are made of local stone - dark Perbeck marble, which is actually dense crystallized limestone, slightly translucent in the sun.

.William Longespe was the Earl of Salisbury, the illegitimate son of King Henry II, the half-brother of King John (John) Lackland and his advisor on the drafting of the text of Magna Carta. Longespe was present at the foundation of the cathedral and was the first person buried here.

William Longswordbore the title of Earl of Salisbury by right of his wife.William was a member of the court in a number of important cases, and also held various positions. Salisbury was poisoned.

This magnificent tomb of Sir Richard Mompesson (1627) and his third wife Catherine.

Mompesson appears in records of the period mainly as a recipient of crown grants. He asked to be buried in Salisbury Cathedral

Buried here are Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertward, nephew of Henry VIII's third wife Jane Seymour, and his wife Lady Catherine Grey, sister of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for 9 days.

From 1601 until his death, Seymour served as Lord Lieutenant of Somerset and Wiltshire. He died on April 6, 1621 and was buried in Salisbury Cathedral.

Lord Hungerford's burial

He was a member of the House of Commons from 1400 to 1414, Speaker of the House of Commons (1414–1415), Lord Treasurer (1426–1432) and Knight of the Order of the Garter. During the Wars of the Roses, he fought on the side of the House of Lancaster, for which in 1461 King Edward IV of York deprived him of his title and possessions. In 1464 he was captured at the Battle of Hexham and soon executed in Newcastle.

He is not alone - an angel hugs him by the shoulder, and a faithful dog lies at his feet.

In the middle of the temple we noticed a unique fountain with recirculating water. It took 10 years to calculate and install everything, but in the end the surface of the water in the fountain is like a mirror. This font was recently created in 2008, designed by William Pye, and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Salisbury Cathedral is 800 years old. Therefore, there are a lot of decorations and unexpected things at the temple. Salisbury Cathedral owes its uniqueness to the clock, which was installed in 1386 and is today the oldest continuously operating clock in the world.

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The temple in Salisbury is one of three English cathedrals devoid of ringing bells (the other two are in Norwich and Ely) - the bell tower, which once stood separately a hundred meters from the main building, was dismantled at the end of the 18th century.

13th century chest for storing chasubles

These are a kind of scales that symbolize that the “rams” always outweigh in life.

At the exit from the temple, in the door aisles, numerous garlands of light hung from the ceiling in even rows. They swayed in the wind and were illuminated with colorful lights.

Above the benches for important persons there are signs indicating to whom these places of honor at the services are intended. Even magnets decorate the coats of arms of these noble families. souvenir shop cathedral

The cathedral has a pipe organ. I suppose to compensate for the lack of bells, it was installed in 1877.

There is no unanimity of opinion, different sources indicate different things, but this is either the largest or one of the largest organs in the world

It’s a wonderful tradition that when being initiated into choirs for many centuries, boys must kneel down and hit this slab with their foreheads three times. Many centuries of impacts have created a dent.

And here are the choristers

Recently, girls can also become choir members. This ritual does not apply to them - during initiation, the Bible is applied to their forehead three times, simulating blows.

Bishop's Chair:

The extremely tall spire, which appears stable, is in fact the least fortified in all of Britain. In the mid-19th century, Sir George Gilbert Scott led another phase of restoration of the spire. Today the spire tilts less than 1 m, and the foundation has sunk only a couple of meters into the marshy soil. The very fact that the cathedral has been preserved in all its splendor is evidence of the skill of medieval builders

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In today's story we will take a walk around the city of Canterbury near the famous Canterbury Cathedral- mother of the Church of England and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The cathedral is listed as a World Heritage Site as a masterpiece of human creative genius.

Here is a typical street not far from the cathedral - it seems to be of a medieval type, but at the same time it looks quite modern.

Canterbury's buildings have their share of celebrities. For example, in the hotel Sun" (Sun Hotel), built in the 15th century, Charles Dickens stayed during his travels around Kent.

A Little Tim's Tea Room (Tiny Tim's Tearoom) is a famous haunted house. During the restoration, teeth and hair of 186 children, different generations of the same family, were found in one of the rooms. And in the fireplace they found a whole collection of children's shoes from the 16th century.
After these artifacts were sent for research, workers began to notice strange things - sudden drops in temperature inside the building, the sounds of footsteps on the stairs, as well as children whispering and singing. Today, any visitor can go up to the attic room at his own risk and become convinced of the presence (or absence) of ghosts.
In addition, one of the guest toilets has a very unusual fire exit - a hatch in the floor leading to the lower floors. Although this exit is not official and is not on the building's evacuation plan, it can be successfully used in the event of a fire.

The pointed turrets of the cathedral can be seen from almost everywhere.

It is believed that the cathedral was founded in 597 by the missionary of Pope Gregory the Great - Augustine.

After the Norman conquest, the cathedral was rebuilt by Archbishop Lanfranc in 1070-1077, and in 1098 construction of the first choir over the crypt began.

In 1540, by order of Henry VIII, the monastery at the cathedral was dissolved. The cathedral itself continued to function until the present day. Some believe it is the oldest religious community in the English-speaking world.

During the Civil War in the 17th century, the temple was damaged by the Puritans: some medieval stained glass windows were broken, and a stable was built in the nave. In the 1660s, restoration and reconstruction of the cathedral began.

In 1942, part of the outbuildings and the library were destroyed during a raid. Luftwaffe. All this was restored in the 1950s, and in 2000 the construction of a new Education Center was completed.

In 1988, Canterbury Cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site along with St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church in Canterbury.

The nave of the cathedral acquired its modern appearance in the 14th century. It took almost 30 years to build it. This is one of best examples so-called Perpendicular Gothic.

The ceilings in the cathedral and nearby buildings are amazingly beautiful.

The wall between the temple and the altar ("pulpitum") was erected around 1450. It separates the space for the priests (choir) from the space for parishioners (nave).

The crypt is the oldest part of the cathedral (11th century).

Many stained glass windows date back to the 12th-13th centuries. There are also stained glass windows from the Victorian era, and even completely new, post-war ones.

One of the world's first stained glass restoration workshops appeared in Canterbury in early XIX century. I must say, there was a lot of work for them.

Canterbury Cathedral is considered an important place of pilgrimage - believers from all over the world come to venerate the tomb of Thomas Becket ( Thomas Becket). Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who was at odds with King Henry II. To the chagrin of His Majesty, Becket remained faithful to the Church and the Pope in all matters. According to legend, four royal knights, noticing their king's displeasure, headed to Canterbury, burst into the cathedral and hacked the archbishop to death with three blows. Shortly thereafter, Becket was declared a martyr saint, and was later canonized by the Pope in 1173. Becket's tomb was located on the so-called. "place of martyrdom" until 1538, when Henry VIII ordered its destruction. However, the stones, rubbed by the knees of millions of believers, will not allow you to make a mistake in its location.

The cloister or courtyard of a cathedral.

The cathedral is surrounded by houses, and to get to its main entrance, you need to go through a richly decorated gate.

The image of Christ is very impressive.

Under the arch, a minstrel and a royal knight advertised the Canterbury Tales Museum ( The Canterbury Tales).

Finally, it is worth saying that the Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual head of the Church of England, as well as the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion. At the moment it is Rowan Williams ( Rowan Williams). He will be the one who will marry Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 this year. But I will definitely tell you about this sensational wedding later.

UK Cathedrals, English Temples and Churches

Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster (Westminster Abbey)
St. Peter's Collegiate Church in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, is a large Gothic-style church located in the administrative district of London - Westminster. The church itself is located west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional coronation site and burial place for English, later British and current Royal Commonwealth monarchs. The abbey is the property of the monarch - the Royal Peculiar. For a short time it had the status of a cathedral (from 1540 to 1550). Westminster Abbey is also a collegiate church governed by the Dean and Council of Clerics of Westminster Cathedral, as established by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which made it the Collegiate Church of St Peter of Westminster and a Royal Property subject to the jurisdiction of the monarch.

St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral in London is the state church of England and the seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to the Apostle Paul occurs simultaneously with the construction of the church, which occurred in 604. The church is located on top of Ludgate Hill, which is the most... high point London. St Paul's Cathedral is the mother church (the church from which other churches subsequently split) of the Diocese of London. The construction of the current church dates back to the end of the 17th century. It was built in the English Baroque style, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, as part of the major reconstruction work that took place in the city after the Great Fire of London. The cathedral is one of London's best-known and most recognizable landmarks, not least because of its dome, which has dominated the skyline for three hundred years. At 365 feet (111 meters) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is still considered one of the tallest domes in the world. By area, St Paul's Cathedral is the second largest church in the UK, second only to Liverpool Cathedral.

Temple Church in London
Temple Church is a church built at the end of the 12th century in London, located between the River Thames and Fleet Street, which was erected by order of the Knights Templar and for their needs as the headquarters of the order. The church is famous for its graves with relief tombstones and its rounded shape. During the Second World War the church suffered great damage, but has now been largely restored. In the mid-12th century, before the construction of the temple, meetings of the Templar Order in London were held on High Halborn Street in a building that was originally erected by Huge de Paens, the site historically being the site of the Roman temple at Londinium. Due to the rapid expansion of the religious order, by 1160 the site had become too small to accommodate all its members, and the order then purchased the area to later build a large monastic complex on it. In addition to the church, the new building included housing, military training facilities, and resting places for military brothers and converts, who were prohibited from entering the city without permission.

St Matthew's Chapel (Roslyn Chapel)
Rosslyn Chapel, more properly named St Matthew's Collegiate Chapel, was founded in the mid-15th century on a small hill overlooking Rosalyn Glen as a Romanesque Catholic collegiate church (which housed 4-6 ordained canons and two boys chorister). The Rosaleen Chapel and nearby Roralin Castle are located in the village of Rosaleen (Midlosian, Scotland). The chapel was founded by William Sinclair, the first Earl of Caithnes (his surname is also pronounced Saintclair, Saintclair, Sinclair, St. Clair) from the Sinclair family - a noble family descended from the Norman knights who were part of the commune of St. Clair-su-Epte ( Northern France), who used standard designs of medieval architects during construction.

Church of Saint Martin (Church of Saint Martin in the Fields)
St Martin in the Fields Church is an Anglican church located on the north east corner Trafalgar Square in the London Borough of Westminster. Its patron is Saint Martin of Tours. Excavations at the site in 2006 uncovered a tomb dating back to 410. The site is located outside the city limits of Roman-era London (as this was quite common practice for Roman funerals), but what is particularly interesting is that the grave is located well outside the city limits, a fact that leads to an overestimation of the importance of Westminster at the time. Some believe that the burial marks a Christian center of the time (it is possible that there was a reuse of the area or the construction of a pagan temple). The earliest surviving mention of the Church of St. Martin dates back to 1222. Then a dispute arose between the Abbot of Westminster and the Bishop of London, who could not decide who should keep control of this church. This dispute was resolved in Westminster's favor, and the monks of Westminster Abbey began to use the church.

Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral, located in the city of Chester, is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Chester. The cathedral (formerly the abbey church of Saint Verber at the Benedictian monastery) is dedicated to Jesus Christ and Holy Virgin Maria. Since 1541 it has been the center of worship, government, music and ceremonial center for the entire city and diocese. The cathedral has been classified as one of the first class of buildings which are listed as buildings of special architectural or historical interest and is part of a heritage site that includes buildings formerly used for monks. This cathedral is very typical of English churches. Its typicality is manifested in the fact that the cathedral was rebuilt several times, starting from 1093 until the beginning of the 16th century, although the very site on which the building is located could have been used as a place of Christian worship since Roman history.

Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral is a medieval church located in the center of Manchester, on Victoria Street, and is the seat of the Bishop of Manchester. Official name Cathedral - The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denis and St George in Manchester. Although the building's cladding was largely replaced and the building itself reconstructed and extended during the Victorian era, and the cathedral was rebuilt again after being seriously damaged by a bomb in the 20th century, the main body of the building was largely built during the period when the church steward (or warden) was James Stanley (steward from 1485-1506). This part of the cathedral is made in the Perpendicular Gothic style. Stanley was also primarily responsible for the use of impressive wooden medieval furniture, which included the pulpitum, choir seats, and the nave roof, which was supported by sculptures of angels with gilded instruments. This building is one of the first buildings on the list of buildings of special architectural and historical status in Manchester.

Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, located in the city of Canterbury (Kent, England), is one of the oldest and most famous Christian buildings in England. In addition, it is one of the World Heritage Sites. In addition, the cathedral serves as the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury - the head of the Anglican Church and the symbolic head of the Anglican Communion around the world. The official name of the cathedral is the Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of Christ, Canterbury. Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1070-1077. The eastern part was greatly expanded at the beginning of the twelfth century, and after a fire in 1174 it was largely reconstructed in the Gothic style. The Norman nave and transepts survived only until the end of the 14th century, as they were then destroyed in order to build real buildings in their place.

York Minster Minster
York Minster is a cathedral located in the English city of York, considered one of the largest cathedrals of its kind in Northern Europe. In addition, it is the second largest witchcraft of the Church of England, as well as the cathedral of the Diocese of York; The cathedral houses the see of the Archbishop of York. The York Minster is administered by a dean and a college of monks under the general leadership of the Dean of York. Official name York Minster- St Peter's Cathedral and Metropolitan Church in York. The name of the cathedral "minster" refers to the church created in the Anglo-Saxon period as a missionary church disseminating religious teachings. In our time, this title is an honorary title for the church. The services held in the cathedral are sometimes classified as High Church services (a branch of Protestantism that seeks to preserve pre-Reformation traditional worship) or as Anglo-Catholic services (people guided more by the rites and traditions of the Catholic than Protestant Church) of the Anglican continuum.