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St Albans Cathedral, Shrine to Britain's first saint, is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It is a place of worship, music, learning, heritage and events.
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St Albans Cathedral, officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, also known as "the Abbey", is a Church of England cathedral in St Albans, England. Much of its architecture dates from Norman times.
Immerse yourself in 1700 years of history on a visit to St Albans Cathedral. From Britain’s longest nave and a stunning collection of medieval wall paintings, to a Norman crossing tower and two beautifully restored medieval shrines, are just a few highlights that await you on your visit.
When Lanfranc rebuilt Canterbury cathedral, Paul assisted and then went on to oversee the construction of the Norman Church of St Alban, begin in 1077, becoming its first abbot. The Abbey was the largest of the four built in William I’s lifetime.
St Albans Cathedral, Shrine to Britain's first saint, is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It is a place of worship, music, learning, heritage and events.
The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago – more than 200 years before St Augustine arrived in Canterbury.
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St Albans Cathedral (formerly St Albans Abbey) is an Anglican church in St Albans, Hertfordshire. At 84 metres (276 ft), [4] its nave is the longest of any cathedral in England. Much of its architecture dates from Norman times.
