Guildford Cathedral by Fred255

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 18, 2007

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Guildford cathedral was started in 1936, when the foundation stone was laid by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, William Lang. It sits atop Stag Hill, to the NW of Guildford town centre, and owes its existence to the creation of a new diocese, separate from Winchester, in 1927. Building work was suspended during the second world war, and resumed in 1952. It is reported that the bricks were made from the red clay on the site, and sold for 2/6d (half-a-crown) to defray the costs of construction. In the wall of the cathedral are bricks signed by several members of the Royal Family, including the Queen (Elizabeth II) and Prince Philp Does anyone remember the original Omen film from 1976. The cathedral was used in this film. I have tried to create the same kind of atmosphere and mood as the Omen film. Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) **Best Viewed Full Size**