Worcester Cathedral

The Earl of Dudley (1817-1885) - The 1st Earl of Dudley of Wiley Court, contributed munificently to the restoration of this Cathedral which was completed in 1874. Among his personal gifts were the marble pavement and the nave pulpit. This monument, and that of Lord Lyttelton were designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, the architect of the restoration & the effigies are by J N Forsyth. Image Date: 13/08/2009

Inside Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

The Crypt At Worcester Cathederal. Image Date: 13/08/2009

The Organ Inside Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

Inside Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

More Organ Pipes Inside Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

Inside Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

John (1167-1216) King of England - The sign to the right reads as follows: John (1167-1216) King of England. The youngest son of Henry II, he attempted to seize the kingdom during his brother Richard’s absence at the Crusade. On Richard’s death in 1199 John was recognised as King by England and Normandy, while Anjou and Brittany supported the claim of his nephew Arthur. John captured and murdered Arthur, but lost Normandy to the King of France. John’s refusal to recognise Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury led to the imposition of an interdict on England, and to his excommunication so that in 1213 he surrendered his kingdom to the Pope and became his vassal. His tyranny led to the barons enforcing his signature of Magna Carta in 1215. His repudiation of the charter provoked a civil war which was still in progress when John died at Newark. In a codicil to his will he expressed a wish to be buried at Worcester. The Purbeck marble coffin lid is original but the tomb was rebuilt in 1540. Image Date: 13/08/2009

Entrance To College Green, At The Rear of Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009

Entrance To College Green, At The Rear of Worcester Cathedral. Image Date: 13/08/2009