10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral
Voted as Norwich’s number one attraction by Trip Advisor here are 10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral.
Missed Title
Number 1 of our 10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral is that it boasts the second largest cloisters in England, with only Salisbury Cathedral pipping them to the post for first place.
Untouched
The plan for the historic grounds of The Cathedral remains nearly the same as it was all the way back in Norman Times.
Apocalypse
Number 3 on our 10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral is that within the nave vault there is a series showing the history of world from the creation of Christ right through to the end of the world.
Falcons
Peregrine Falcons have made their nest in the spire and had their chicks, thousands will flock to the cathedral to get a glimpse of the chicks at Norwich Cathedral.
Turning Pink
An interesting entry on our 10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral is that in 1463 the spire of the cathedral was struck by lightning. This caused an intense fire which caused the limestone to turn pink.
Goal!
To mark Norwich Cathedral’s 900th birthday (imagine the candles on that cake!) a new misericord was commissioned and features none other than Canaries royalty Brian Gunn saving a goal.
Sweet fonts
One of the most unusual entries on our 10 things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral is that in 1994 when the Rowntree Factory closed they gave Norwich Cathedral two large copper bowls which have now been made into a new font. We wonder if you can still smell the toffee?
Mystery
Elizabeth Frank was born in April 1736, but her cathedral grave stone marks her death as February 1736. It is Norwich Cathedral’s very own spooky mystery, but it can be explained as when we accepted the Gregorian calendar in 1752 which means dates beforehand may not have been an accurate representation of what they depict.
A Royal Visit
Back in 2010 The Queen and Price Phillip opened Norwich Cathedral’s award winning New Refectory.
Nelson
Horatio Nelson attended Norwich Grammar School within Norwich Cathedral, the naval leader famously claimed;
‘I am a Norfolk man and glory in being so’.
Us too Nelson, and what a great way to end our ten things you didn’t know about Norwich Cathedral on!
While you’re in the Norfolk area, have a read of our Journal for more inspirational ideas.