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Trip to the majestic cathedral of Durham with
Stephen Oates on 24th May 2014
Map of Durham Cathedral
Where is Durham
Cathedral?Durham’s majestic
cathedral sits on a hill overlooking a loop in the
River Wear. The Cathedral has been a
house of pray for 900 years and the site is still their today for visitors to enjoy when going up the
tower.
What river Is the cathedral on?
A: Wear B: Tyne C: Tees
What year was the cathedral found in?
A: 978 B: 1093 C: 995
What saint was first buried here?
A: Cuthbert B: Aidan C: Bede
Brief HistoryDurham Cathedral was built
in 995Ad as a little white church to house the relics of
Cuthbert. In 1093, a cathedral was built on the house of this
white church, this became Durham Cathedral.
In 1100 Bede was buried after 200 years in
Sunderland. In 1547 after Henry VIII knocked down all the abbeys, he ordered this
to be a cathedral on the River Wear.
TICK the following questions!!!......
Which two saints are buried here?A: Wifred B: AidanC: Cuthbert D: Bede
What year was this cathedral built?A: 1100 B: 1600C: 1093 D: 1700
Who ordered this to be a cathedral?A: Henry VIII B: Mary IC: Elizabeth I D: King Charles I
How many towers are their?A: 4 B: 2C: 6 D: 3
What year did this become a Uk Heritage Site?A: 2000 B: 2007C: 2010 D: 2009
Where is the cathedral located?A: College StreetB: King’s StreetC: Dock’s StreetD: River Street
Features in Durham Cathedral:
The main features in this church of St Mary’s and St
Cuthbert’s in Durham has a lay out of different objects and
places in the cathedral. The main 2 features are the Chancel and Holy Altar. The
first part of the Holy Altar is the church and the second is
where Cuthbert has layed for centuries.
Durham’s Holy Altar:The Holy Altar supplies the main front of the cathedral.
The first part is for communion in church.
The second part is where Cuthbert lays and today many people visit this amazing and
spectacular holy site. Durham’s Chancel
The Chancel is the main part where you drink the wine
after communion. When on a trip, you can visit this
amazing chancel with your camera and eyes.
What event happens at the Holy Altar?A: Communion B: CelebrationC: Feast D: Show
Who is buried near the Altar?A: Cuthbert B: AidanC: Bede D: Oswald
What can you do today near the Altar?A: Take Pictures B: Video’sC: Dvd D: Be Quiet
Other Features at Durham CathedralThe high end of this amazing
church has the choir stalls leading down where the choir sings every Sunday. The stall are located near the Altar and
you can also see the vestry where the vicar and choir get
dressed.
Cathedral’s Bells
Durham Cathedral has 10 amazing bells. The bells are
weighed very heavily and they rang at the top of the tower each day of the year when
services are on in the church.
Where are the bells found in the cathedral?A: Tower B: ChancelC: Spire D: East EndWhere are the choir stall?A: Altar B: TowerC: Chancel D: NaveWhat times are the bells rung at?A: Services B: Guide TourC: Easter D: Birthdays
OrganThe organ is the main source of the cathedral. This rings
at all services that happen in the cathedral’s daily life. Durham has a number of
services when the organ is played. The organ is also
played when there is reflection time in the church at lunch times on a Tuesday
or Thursday.
Cathedral Tower
Durham has 3 spectacular towers baring the fact of the cathedral’s past of Durham.
The top 2 towers are the most heaviest and steep of 218 steps to the top to have a view over the city and the
river.
Gailee ChapelThe Gailee Chapel
represents the time when Jesus went to Gailee.
The chapel also includes the special relics of Bede. Today many visitors can see his remains in this
chapel at Durham.
What the meaning behind the Gailee Chapel?
A: God B: SatanC: Jesus D: Cuthbert
Where is Bede Buried?A: Durham B: CanterburyC: Westminster D: Lincoln
What happens today in the chapel?
A: Peace B: PrayingC: Services D: Visting
St Cuthbert Shrine
IN 995 Ad, the monks buried St Cuthbert at Durham in a
little white church. In 1093, his remains were
looked at and were buried in a majestic high tomb
overlooking the Altar. It stands today in the Altar so
people can look at is amazing tomb.
Where did Cuthbert Die?A: Lindisfarne B: DurhamC: Chester D: Lincoln
Who brought Cuthbert to Durham?
A: Monks B: VikingsC: Saxonx D: Danes
What year was Cuthbert buried?
A: 995 Ad. B: 1083 C: 1044 D: 1093
Café & ShopTHeir is a majestic café and shop selling local produces from Durham and the local
places nearby. The café is open from 9am to 5pm. The shop sells gifts and amazing things from
your trip at Durham!.