Guildford Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Guildford, England
Guildford Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Guildford, England, standing on a hilltop and built from pale limestone. The tower rises about 160 feet (49 meters) and is crowned by a gilded angel figure visible from far away.
The foundation stone was laid in 1936 following designs by Edward Maufe, but World War II brought work to a halt for several years. The consecration took place only in 1961 after construction resumed gradually following the end of the war.
The building takes its name in honor of the Holy Spirit and was designed from the start as a place of ecumenical cooperation between different Christian traditions. The choirs sing regularly during worship services and continue a music tradition maintained for decades, drawing visitors from across the region.
The place of worship is open for visits and guided tours provide information about the architecture and furnishings. The hilltop location makes the approach on foot somewhat demanding, but parking is available near the entrance.
Completion was made possible by a public fundraising campaign in which more than 200,000 people each bought bricks and thus symbolically participated in the construction. This community effort helped close the financial gaps after the war and connected many families to the project.
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