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Chelmsford Cathedral

I have spent a lot of time in churches and chapels in the past and the first thing I remarked about the Chelmsford Cathedral was that from the outside it appeared rather small in size but the inside was incredibly open and atmospheric. There was also a deep air of peace, a weight to the atmosphere that some might call the presence of God. I call it damn fine architecture and interior design and a silence that made dropping my pen sound like dropping a wooden crate.

• 15th century gothic church
• 2nd smallest in England
• Cathedral building and surrounding gardens
• Library of collected theological works and histories.
• Beautiful artworks e.g. Tree Of Life, the cloth of gold chapel banner and 11/2 ton slate alter

Distance/Time Taken: 15 minute walk from Clean Image. Driving not recommended as parking is scarce.
2 hours viewing time.

Comments: "A must see in the Cathedral is the painting of The Tree Of Life made of oil paints on 50 wooden planks and set in the original framing left behind from a window that was blacked out during previous renovations and then lay hidden until just recently behind the huge organ. Enhanced with gold leaf and consisting of incredible detail the painting is something I simply had to sit and stare at for a time to fully absorb."

	Chelmsford Cathedral New Street Chelmsford Essex Tel: 01245 294489 Website:www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk

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