Lincoln Cathedral View by danob
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On 15th June 1215 King John reluctantly conceded to the demands of a group of rebellious Barons in a field outside the walls of Windsor Castle called Runneymede. The King allowed his Great Seal to be attached to a document that would change the world and become a significant icon in the ongoing fight for human rights and the struggle for freedom from oppression.
The original Magna Carta or Great Charter was a document of 65 clauses or articles. The Barons had opposed the King because he had levied heavy taxes to pay for his unsuccessful wars abroad. They had considered that John's administration of justice was arbitrary and erratic and had demanded that the King issue a charter of liberties to safeguard their rights.
Four copies of the original Magna Carta survive one of which was sent to the Bishop of Lincoln. It arrived on 30th June 1215 with the destination Lincolnia inscribed on the back. It was put into the Cathedral Archives where it has been kept safe for nearly 800 years.
This image was taken from in Front of Lincoln Castle which I believe now hold the copy of the Magna Carta and you may also see the shop across the street which also takes pride in this great documant.
Comments (39)
kansas
Wonderful shot and very interesting info.
Gor111
A fabulous looking capture you have posted here! Thanks for it!!!
sharky_
An important part of history... Beautiful. Aloha
tallpindo
Some say the Magna Carta has a bill of rights like the U.S. Constitution attached but the one I saw prohits all but Protestants from bearing arms. Thus it is later than the original. and definitley the form of the U.S. In my own ancestry was the need to separtate Bury St. Edmunds from Edmund Campion and that was done successfully a few years ago. (Bury St. Edmunds is where the nobles proceeded from to Runnymede. Stonor House is where Edmund Campion stayed the night before he was captured at Leyford Grange.))
kgb224
Excellent capture Daniel.Thank you for sharing the history of this building.
uk601
Fantastic architecture, great shot!!!
KarmaSong
Thank you for sharing this important part of English history (the Magna Carta), by showing us this magnificent cathedral and its environment. I wouldn't mind seeing myself ambling down this part of Lincoln. Excellent photo and narrative, Danny!
Littlejock
Great composition of this historical place.. Hugs
furuta
Beautiful scene. excellent photo!!