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Cathedral EAW024397
Filename: EAW024397.jpg
Size: 4360 x 4327 (4.9MB)
Date: 10th January 2023
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Aer
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Cathedral EAW024397
Bury St. Edmunds, St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk. St James Cathedral and the Abbey Gardens, 1949
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 28631429
© Historic England Archive
1940s Abbey Cathedral Church Medieval Tower Urban
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the magnificent St. James Cathedral and the Abbey Gardens in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, back in 1949. The aerial perspective offers a unique glimpse into this historic site's architectural splendor and its surrounding urban landscape. The focal point of the image is undoubtedly the towering St. James Cathedral, an awe-inspiring medieval masterpiece that has stood as a testament to faith for centuries. Its grandeur is accentuated by the lush greenery of the Abbey Gardens below, creating a harmonious blend between nature and human craftsmanship. The cathedral's intricate details are beautifully captured in this photograph; every arch, spire, and window tells a story of devotion and artistic excellence from times long past. It serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage and how architecture can transcend time. As we immerse ourselves in this snapshot from 1940s England, we are transported to an era where simplicity reigned supreme yet left no room for compromise when it came to constructing sacred spaces like cathedrals. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print invites us to appreciate not only the architectural marvel before us but also reflects on our collective history as custodians of these remarkable structures that continue to inspire wonder today.
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