All Saints Cathedral (Derby Cathedral) description and photos - United Kingdom: Derby (Topic)

All Saints Cathedral (Derby Cathedral) description and photos - UK: Derby. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Derby Cathedral.

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All Saints Cathedral in Derby is the smallest Anglican cathedral in the UK. The first church was founded on this site in 943 by King Edmund I, but no traces of it have survived. The construction of the modern cathedral began in the 14th century, but there is evidence that it was built on the basis of an earlier medieval church. From the images it can be assumed that it was approximately the same size as the existing cathedral. It probably began to deteriorate and was dismantled and rebuilt.

The tower of the cathedral was built in 1510-1530 and is made in the perpendicular Gothic style, characteristic of this period. The main building was rebuilt in 1725 according to the design of James Gibbs and is an example of classicism. The cathedral's belfry houses the UK's oldest collection of 10 bells.

In 2005, a pair of peregrine falcons made a nest on the tower of the cathedral. Webcams are installed next to the nest so that those who wish can watch the birds without disturbing them.

There is an embroidery workshop at the cathedral. The workshop's products decorate the cathedral and are also made to order. Special educational programs are held for schoolchildren.

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