Coventry Cathedral
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Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Coventry Cathedral, or more accurately, the Cathedral Church of Saint Michael. As you stand here, you are witnessing one of the most poignant architectural juxtapositions in the world. …
Listen in the app2The Ruins of St. Michael's — Honesty in Stone
We begin in the ruins of the Old Cathedral. Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, this was one of the largest parish churches in England before it became a cathedral in 1918. …
Listen in the app3The Altar of Broken Stones and the Charred Cross
At the far end of the ruins, in the area that was once the high altar, stands a powerful ensemble of symbols. The altar itself is constructed from the very rubble of the destroyed cathedral—stones piled 'higgledy-piggledy' and…
Listen in the app4Statue of Reconciliation and the Choir of Survivors
As we move toward the transition between the old and new buildings, we encounter two significant modern sculptures. The first is 'Reconciliation' by Josefina de Vasconcellos. …
Listen in the app5The New Nave — A Journey into Light
Entering the new cathedral through the great glass West Screen, we leave the open air and enter a space of soaring modernism. Designed by Sir Basil Spence and completed in 1962, the new cathedral was controversial at the time for…
Listen in the app6The Baptistery Window and the Bethlehem Font
Turning to face the side of the nave, we encounter one of the cathedral's greatest glories: the Baptistery Window. Designed by John Piper and executed by Patrick Reyntiens, this is one of the largest and most complex stained…
Listen in the app7The Sutherland Tapestry and the High Altar
Dominating the entire east end of the cathedral is the Great Tapestry, 'Christ in Glory in the Tetramorph,' designed by Graham Sutherland. At 75 feet high, it was the largest tapestry in the world when it was installed. …
Listen in the app8The Chapels — Christ in Gethsemane and the Servant
Coventry Cathedral houses several smaller chapels, each with a specific focus. The Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane is a place for quiet prayer and the reservation of the sacrament. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our tour of Coventry Cathedral, we return to the point where the ruins meet the new glass. This threshold is perhaps the most important place in the city. …
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What is Coventry Cathedral?
Coventry Cathedral is a place in 코번트리 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 코번트리 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.4083, -1.5072 |
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