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viva la

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4. Gloucester and Hereford are only 30 miles apart

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 04:44 PM

Apr 27

Beautiful countryside in between. Hereford is kind of modest compared to Gloucester. I loved the intimacy of the cathedral close. And Worcester's just another 30 miles.

They're all amazing, and the cities are full of great sites.
Shrewsbury has an abbey, and it's worth a visit if you have time. It's Darwin's hometown, and the Brother Cadfael mysteries are set there. Lovely little town.
Interesting fact. The Severn just downriver from Gloucester has one of the strongest tides in the world. Supposedly at full moon, you can surf down the tide... well, if you're crazy, that is.

My favorite cathedral is Wells. It's full of wonderful things like a scissors arch holding up the main tower, and a very old working clock, and the town is glorious. But it's a ways from Gloucester.

You're making me jealous!

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Thinking about a cathedral tour of England [View all] bif Apr 27 OP

Of the cathedrals you mention, Gloucester is amazing. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #1

Thanks for ringing 'my' bell! Lived in Nottingham (and visited London and the continent) while in college, elleng Apr 27 #2

LOL, I also saw Durham from a train. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #15

Thanks. Gloucester looks amazing! bif Apr 27 #3

I've been to York twice. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #17

Gloucester and Hereford are only 30 miles apart viva la Apr 27 #4

Lichfield is a lovely town too- viva la Apr 27 #5

Ely and Norwich Richard_GB Apr 27 #6

Have seen them both bif Apr 27 #11

Have you considered Ely? Biophilic Apr 27 #7

Here's description of Ely: elleng Apr 27 #8

Oh, thank you so much. Biophilic Apr 27 #16

Peterborough is my favorite Skittles Apr 27 #9

That looks incredible. bif Apr 27 #12

I lived very close by when I was a kid Skittles Apr 28 #23

Yes, another outstanding! elleng Apr 27 #18

St Albans Cathedral riverbendviewgal Apr 27 #10

Been there! bif Apr 27 #13

I find it fascinating how cathedral styles developed over a few centuries grumpyduck Apr 27 #14

Could be beautiful. I did a similar tour last fall in N. France and they were stupendous. CurtEastPoint Apr 27 #19

I prefer villages. We always checked out village churches and the gardens of Karadeniz Apr 27 #20

Those are great as well. bif Apr 28 #22

Maybe use Gloucester as a base? bif Apr 28 #21

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