Truro situated halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the country's north and south coasts, the city of Truro stands in a strategic position and one that has led to its development as Cornwall's centre of administration Truro Cathedral Construction began in 1880 on the site of the sixteenth-century parish church (St Mary the Virgin) to a design by the architect John Loughborough Pearson, a leading figure of the 19th Century Gothic Revival. The design combines the early English style with certain French characteristics, chiefly spires and rose windows. Truro's resemblance to Lincoln Cathedral is not coincidental. Pearson had been appointed as Lincoln's Cathedral Architect and the first Bishop of Truro, Edward Benson, had previously been Canon Chancellor at Lincoln. The central tower and spire stands 250 feet (76 metres) tall, while the western towers reach to 200 feet (61 metres). An original aisle of St Mary's church is still contained within the south-east corner of the cathedral and still functions as the city centre's parish church. Because the Cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, there is no Lady Chapel, but there is a Jesus Chapel. Truro has a further unusual feature a slight bend in its plan: because the cathedral is situated in the heart of the city there was little room with houses and shops packed closely about on all sides. In order to accommodate the cathedral it was necessary to bend the building six feet northward. (Info Wikipedia) Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) **Best Viewed Full Size**