Stone comes from Normandy brought to Yarmouth then transported here.
Ceiling was built in 1460/1480 Medival as original wood ceiling burnt down
In 1272 the locals rioted and damaged the cloisters
Ceiling 75 ft
The tell the story of bible from east to west
Bishop Richard Nykke during Henry Viii. He was a Catholic and didn't agree to Christianity. Monks would worship in cathedral
Graffiti can be found in the porches of church entrances
Norwich is the largest city
St Nicholas at Yarmouth is the biggest parish church in Britain
West window is copy of window in Westminster
Glass is dated 1854
Reds and blues stand out
The willow is a peace angel
There are 31 churches in Norfolk more than any other city in uk
The spire is 2nd tallest sailsbury is tallest
The bishops thrown is 300 years old.
1578 queen Elizabeth 1st visited the church
The alter art is 1382 oldest Medival art anywhere
In 1643 Cromwell distroyed everything and used as solidors barrocks.
The rolo originates from Norfolk
The organ was re built in Durham and cost 1.8m to restore
The cathedral was used by 60 monks
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