Winchester Cathedral by wjames
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This is one of the greatest churches in England. The present building, the longest medieval cathedral in Britain, dates from 1079, and it's Norman heritage is still in evidence. When a Saxon church stood on this spot, St Swithun, bishop of Winchester and tutor to the young King Alfred, suggested modestly that he be buried outside. Following his subsequent indoor burial, it rained for 40 days. The legend lives on ;just ask a resident of Winchester what will happen if it rains on St. Swithun's day, July 15, and you'll get a prediction of rain for 40 days.
Comments (17)
mininessie
great shot!
Richardphotos
beautiful building and capture.I recall the song by the Lovin' Spoonfulls
durleybeachbum
Remember this, Wally? here
jmb007
belle photo!!
Rainastorm
Wow! What an impressive building...beautiful! Interesting POV also!
tennesseecowgirl
Its a beauty~
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture!
JSGraphics
Fantastic! Love it!
jayfar
Beautiful shot of this lovely building.
kbrog
Beautiful capture!
0rest4wicked
Now that is Architecture!!!!!!!!!!!
alanwilliams
Architectural gem given a great interpretation by you Wally.
bmac62
This is a wonderful pic...and Andrea's YouTube add on will have me whistling Winchester Cathedral for the rest of the day:-)
jocko500
this is a super looking church
watapki66
Magnificent shot!
Dreamingbee
fantastic architecture
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful shot of this lovely building! This was also the title of an old song when I was a boy (New Vaudeville Band )