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How Cathedrals got me through university and why I'll be watching 'Britain’s Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God' this season
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Jessica Stark2025-01-23T07:00:00
Jessica Stark shares her fascination with cathedrals, and how celebrating them opened up the way for her next steps in life.
Have you ever wondered why a cathedral is shaped the way it is, or why is York Minster is a minster, and not a cathedral? Maybe you’re curious about the monks and congregations that once worshipped in them? Well, I was, and it completely altered the course of my studies and future career.
Last week I watched the Channel 5 documentary on cathedrals presented by Reverend Pat Allerton. This new series examines the historical, architectural and present-day victories of these impressive buildings, its name, Britain’s Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God.
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