Worcester Cathedral

Chapter 2 : History

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The North Door of Worcester Cathedral ©Tudor Times 2015
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Worcester Cathedral holds a copy of the Magna Carta © Tudor Times 2015
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The Norman transept of Worcester Cathedral ©Tudor Times 2015

As part of her period in the Marches between 1525-1528, Princess Mary stayed fourteen weeks in the environs of the Priory, including some time actually in the guest house.

Elizabeth visited Worcester Cathedral in 1575, inspecting the tombs of King John and her uncle, Arthur, Prince of Wales, listening to a concert, and attending the Sunday service.

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Memorial to Edward Elgar, Worcester Cathedral © Tudor Times 2015

Heavy restoration work was done on the Cathedral during the Victorian era by Sir George Gilbert-Scott. The majority of the stained glass dates from this period 1864 – 1875.