I love to visit Cathedrals.
They are so wonderfully constructed and filled with the work of dedicated craftsmen.
They stand as examples of the best we can build.
Or do they?

Here is a list of ten Cathedrals which did not weather the test of time.

1 WINCHESTER


The central tower collapsed in 1107

2 LINCOLN


Flattened by an earthquake,1185

3 ST.DAVIDS

                       
In the foreground are the ruins of the Bishop's Palace.
Tower collapsed in 1220

4 LINCOLN again!


Cathedrals are not just for ceremonials and show.....
Central tower fell down in 1237

5 ELY

                          

Main tower went, 1322

6 ST.ANDREWS



The whole of the south transept went, 1409

There does not seem to be much left!

7 LINCOLN AGAIN!
The statue is of Alfred, Lord Tennyson

                             

Rebuilt central spire

Blew down,1549


8 RIPON

          
In early spring

Central spire fell through the roof,1660


9 HEREFORD

                   
The statue is of Sir Edward Elgar
West front disintegrated, 1786


10 CHICHESTER


Spire collapsed, 1861


For the 12th year in a row, in 2012 the Cathedral Peregrines returned to nest at the Cathedral.
This year they successfully raised another 4 chicks bringing the total of chicks raised to 42!