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Salisbury Cathedral a083373
Filename: aa083373.jpg
Size: 4342 x 4358 (6.8MB)
Date: 8th March 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
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Salisbury Cathedral a083373
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire. A view of the spire of the Cathedral Church of St Mary illuminated against the night sky by floodlights, and reflected on the surface of the River Avon to its west or south. Photographed by John Gay 1958
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Cathedral Dark Flood Lit Night Religion Silhouette
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Basking in the ethereal glow of nightfall, Salisbury Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history against the velvet backdrop of the Wiltshire sky. Captured in this evocative photograph by John Gay in 1958, the Cathedral Church of St Mary is bathed in the soft, otherworldly light of floodlights, casting a mesmerizing silhouette against the inky darkness. The spire, reaching for the heavens, is mirrored perfectly on the tranquil surface of the River Avon to the west or south, creating a breathtaking reflection that adds an extra layer of mystery and allure to this sacred place. The cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, has stood proudly since the 13th century, bearing witness to the passage of time and the ever-changing landscape around it. The nighttime scene captured by John Gay invites us to pause and reflect on the enduring power of faith and the beauty of the natural world. The dark, still waters of the river, the silhouetted spire, and the floodlit cathedral all come together in perfect harmony, creating a hauntingly beautiful tableau that speaks to the depths of the human soul.
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