Gloucester Cathedral was established in 1541 by King Henry VIII. However, long before this time there had been an Abbey and God has been worshipped on this site from early Saxon times. The Great Cloister by Abbot Horton, completed by Abbott Frouster is dated 1381-1412. Extensive work and restoration of the Cathedral took place in 1968 and the Cathedral was given a new roof.
This is a wonderful example of a Cathedral with a history going back 900 years. The magnitude and serenity of the building with its beautiful cloisters will leave a lasting impression on the visitor. The stained glass windows are intricate works of art in their own right. A visitor to Gloucester should certainly take in this impressive building with its close proximity to the main shopping centre of Gloucester and within easy walking distance of the Gloucester Docks.
Adjoining the Cathedral is King's School which has been educating children for hundreds of years. One feature of the Cathedral is the cloisters which apart from being in an excellent condition, lead through to a small courtyard where the full scale of the building can be viewed from within the cloister walls.
For more information visit the official Gloucester Cathedral website at www.gloucestercathedral.uk.com
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