David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Salisbury, England, UK – the Cathedral, Part 1 – the Exterior

I have visited England a few times over the years, and several have included this cathedral. Formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is an Anglican cathedral in the early English Gothic style. The main body was built in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258. Since installation in 1549, its spire is the tallest in the UK—404 feet high. Among other treasures, it contains one of the oldest working clocks in the World and the best surviving copy of the Magna Carta. In 2008, the cathedral celebrated its 750th anniversary of its consecration.

Most of the photos in this set are from the 2000 tour of a secular chorus making a concert tour. A few are from a coach tour in 1980. They were digitized from 4x6 prints scanned on an old HP flatbed scanner, so please don’t criticize the quality of the pictures—I’m doing the best I can with them. There are 2 parts to this presentation: Part 1 is of exterior views, and Part 2 of the interior.

Exterior views

20-032.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (1980)


2-31 by David Casteel, on Flickr (2000)


20-031.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (1980)


2-32 by David Casteel, on Flickr (2000)


2-33 by David Casteel, on Flickr (2000)


2-34 by David Casteel, on Flickr (2000)


20-030a.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Cloisters, 1980)


2A-02 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Cloisters, 2000)


20-011.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (surround of the Cloisters, 1980)


2A-19B2-37 by David Casteel, on Flickr (Walking Madonna statue, 2000)

Link to Part 2 -- the Interior: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-679804-1.html#11864506

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice ones, again, David. Number nine is my favorite.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Thank you David for the photos of this lovely cathedral. I thought I recognized it when viewing the interior shots of your Part II set. My wife and deceased parents drove most of the UK in 1997 and had a wonderful tour that we have treasured. My wife has the memory of an elephant and she said instantly “Remember, it was on a flat plain”. No, I didn’t remember the exterior but the interior did vaguely tickle my brain. Our photos have been scanned thanks to my wife, it is a tedious process. We were there when the immense outpouring of flowers for Princess Diana’s tragic passing were displayed in cities large and small. Very touching. Thank you for sharing.

Ourspolair

Great images David. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

A terrific presentation, David...I appreciate your efforts on our behalf!!

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Excellent series David of a beautiful Cathedral.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, Jay. I took a similar photo in 2000 but it had people in it.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

You're very welcome--I enjoy sharing. I'd be very interested in seeing your photos from 1997.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Ourspolair, thank you for the nice comment. You're welcome. Happy New Year.

Hi, jederick! I appreciate your compliment. You're welcome, too.

Sylvias, thanks a lot. I'll bet you've been there many times.

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Wow, quite ornate! Thanks for sharing.

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

All are excellent David.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

No it's one place I have never visited David.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

2 excellent series, David.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Beautiful series. We were there a few years ago. We arrived too late to tour the inside, but were very impressed with the size and beauty of the exterior. Thanks for the inside photos showcasing the grandeur inside.