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Event Description
Hereford Cathedral:
A beautiful sandstone building overlooking the River Wye, and a religious site for well over 1000 years.
Our talk will look at its close links to Anglo Saxon kings, reveal the lives of its two saints and introduce you to some of its controversial medieval bishops. We will also be looking at the treasures of the cathedral's chained library, the world's largest, its military and musical links and much more besides.
Coventry Cathedral:
A change in tone from the great medieval cathedrals we have looked at so far. This talk will look at the the history of Coventry as a religious centre but the main focus will be on the devastation caused to the ancient cathedral during World War 2, and the efforts to build a new cathedral adjacent to the shell of the original. From the horrors of November 1940 to the treasures of the modern cathedral, voted the UK's favourite 20th Century building, we will explore how Coventry has developed into a centre for peace and reconciliation, with important links all over the world.
- Duration: 2 x 60
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (a recording will be available)
Meet the Host, Ian Braisby
Ian has a degree in Commerce and German and worked for several years as a project manager and translator before deciding on a complete career change and qualifying as a tourist guide. He holds the Blue Badge, which is the UK’s highest tour guiding qualification and is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides.
With a passion for sharing places and stories with people from around the world, he offers a combination of in-person tours, virtual tours, and presentations, in both English and German. He has a friendly and informal style and a flair for bringing history to life with anecdotes about people and events.
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