Uncovered piece found to be from 690 AD.

Walls from about 1290 were roughed up to be covered with smooth stone, which eventually fell off.

Floor in middle raises and lowers with push of a button. Organ is new within last couple of years.

Chapel dedicated to regiments. Was destroyed by bomb in WW II.

Manchester Cathedral

December 20, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌫 9 °C

The Cathedral is old and new. One displayed piece was from 690 AD and some original walls from 1250. The floor, however, was new last year and is heated primarily by two holes drilled deep into the Earth. Part of floor in nave raises and lowers on hydraulic lift with a push of a button.Read more