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Coventry Cathedral
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When we reached Leamington Spa we were very close to the railway station, so took a day trip to Coventry... the highlight of which was Coventry Cathedral.
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The previous cathedral was bombed in November 1940 - leaving just some of the walls and the tower standing. (The skipper has spotted something interesting off-camera.)
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The new cathedral was built next to the ruins.
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Started in 1956, it was designed by Sir Basil Spence.
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And the outside has this massive statue of St. Michael and the Devil, by Sir Jacob Epstein.
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Between the old ruins and the new cathedral is a vast glass screen - engraved by John Hutton with figures of angels and saints.
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The glass screen lets you see into the new cathedral while reflecting some of the ruins at the same time.
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The nave is wide and open - with the far end dominated by the 78 foot high tapestry of Christ in Glory, by Graham Sutherland.
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The baptistry has this fantastic window by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens.
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The high alter and Lady Chapel.
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The abstract cross by Geoffrey Clarke, containing the cross of nails at its centre.
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The Gethsemane Chapel.
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The choir stalls.
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A candle holder on the high alter, and some of the side windows.
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The crew enjoying her day out.
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