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 Bradford
Cathedral is one of England's parish church cathedrals.
The parish church of St Peter's
dates from the 15th century but in 1919 a new diocese was
created here and the church became Bradford Cathedral.
Bradford Cathedral clearly illustrates
the problems facing a parish church that is suddenly elevated
in status.
The church has a fine 15th century
tower but the wings constructed on either side of the tower
in the 1950s have hidden much of the rest of the church and
left the tower isolated between what looks like municipal
offices.
The nave also dates from the
15th century but the clerestory, south wall and porch were
built in the mid-19th century. The transepts were added
from about 50 years later.
In the 1960s a new east end was
created by Sir Edward Maufe, designer of Guildford Cathedral.
This work includes a chancel, an ambulatory, three chapels
and a chapter-house. In keeping with its new status,
a landscaped cathedral close has been created with houses
for the provost and two of the canons.
Inside the Cathedral, the blend
of ancient and modern is more successful.
Features include a memorial tablet
by the famous 18th century Yorkshire sculptor John Flaxman
and a series of William Morris windows in the Lady Chapel.
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