Manchester Cathedral was once a parish and collegiate church dedicated to St Mary, St Denys, and St George. It was rebuilt in the 15th century and houses some of the finest early 16th-century choir stalls in the country. The cathedral’s sandstone did not age well and was completely renewed both inside and out in the 19th century, after the diocese of Manchester was created in 1847. The original stained glass, which had made the interior gloomy, was lost during World War II and was replaced with some colourful contemporary stained glass by Anthony Holloway.
Despite the changes and restorations carried out in the past, Manchester Cathedral still offers visitors a wide range of medieval woodwork and furnishings, such as the choir stalls, which retain their medieval appearance. Manchester Cathedral stands as a testament to the successful upgrades that occurred under the formation of new dioceses, and its imposing edifice now possesses the scale, interest and dignity of a cathedral. The cathedral is open to visitors daily.
Posted by Aidan McRae Thomson on 2019-09-01 07:49:58