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2. Thanks for ringing 'my' bell! Lived in Nottingham (and visited London and the continent) while in college,

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 03:37 PM

Apr 2024

and I recall being impressed by York Cathedal. Wish I could recall the other impressive ones. DURHAM and Salisbury too.! and ELY!

Here's some detail, about 10: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/2019/nov/26/stairways-to-heaven-britains-top-ten-cathedrals

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Thinking about a cathedral tour of England [View all] bif Apr 2024 OP

Of the cathedrals you mention, Gloucester is amazing. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #1

LOL, I also saw Durham from a train. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #15

Thanks. Gloucester looks amazing! bif Apr 2024 #3

I've been to York twice. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #17

Gloucester and Hereford are only 30 miles apart viva la Apr 2024 #4

Lichfield is a lovely town too- viva la Apr 2024 #5

Ely and Norwich Richard_GB Apr 2024 #6

Have seen them both bif Apr 2024 #11

Have you considered Ely? Biophilic Apr 2024 #7

Here's description of Ely: elleng Apr 2024 #8

Oh, thank you so much. Biophilic Apr 2024 #16

Peterborough is my favorite Skittles Apr 2024 #9

That looks incredible. bif Apr 2024 #12

I lived very close by when I was a kid Skittles Apr 2024 #23

Yes, another outstanding! elleng Apr 2024 #18

St Albans Cathedral riverbendviewgal Apr 2024 #10

Been there! bif Apr 2024 #13

Those are great as well. bif Apr 2024 #22

Maybe use Gloucester as a base? bif Apr 2024 #21