One of the most amazing sites anywhere was just miles away from Sunderland- the city of Durham. The city itself is gorgeous-
But the centerpiece of the city is the Cathedral. (Bill Bryson called it the “best cathedral on the planet earth”). Building of the Cathedral began in 1093 and was completed in 40 years. It is a masterpiece of Norman architecture. It was built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert (yes, the guy from Lindesfarne). And, not to be topped, it also houses the head of St Oswald of Northumbria AND the remains of the Venerable Bede.
We wandered through the twisted cobble-stoned streets. Jean and I took advantage of the many little shops and we got a sandwich at one of the local pubs.
But the centerpiece of the city is the Cathedral. (Bill Bryson called it the “best cathedral on the planet earth”). Building of the Cathedral began in 1093 and was completed in 40 years. It is a masterpiece of Norman architecture. It was built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert (yes, the guy from Lindesfarne). And, not to be topped, it also houses the head of St Oswald of Northumbria AND the remains of the Venerable Bede.
We wandered through the twisted cobble-stoned streets. Jean and I took advantage of the many little shops and we got a sandwich at one of the local pubs.
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