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Cathedrals: from bishops' seats to tourist hotspots

Cathedrals: from bishops' seats to tourist hotspots

Nicholas Orme traces the story of English cathedrals, from their early medieval roots to their role in modern day communities

Emily Briffett
, Professor Nicholas Orme

Published: May 16, 2022 at 12:23 PM

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Nicholas Orme speaks to Emily Briffett about the long story of English cathedrals, tracing their role in society from their beginnings in the early Middle Ages to the modern day. Nicholas reveals how cathedrals have survived the turbulence of religious and social change, and explores what they can reveal to us about our history.

Authors

Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

Professor Nicholas Orme

Nicholas Orme is emeritus professor of history at the University of Exeter