16 May 2025
Why not immerse yourself in the extraordinary 900-year architectural history of St Albans Cathedral in an intimate, after-hours setting?
Discover the evolving architectural styles that have shaped this iconic building, from the powerful Abbots who left their mark, to the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) Victorian restoration that redefined its structure.
The construction of the building was started by the arrogant Abbot Paul who called his Saxon predecessors “uneducated simpletons”.
In the late 19th century the delapidated Cathedral was renovated extensively by the controversial Lord Grimthorpe who said: “The only architect with whom I have not had a quarrel is myself”.
The building is a jumble of different dates and style of architecture but it’s fascinating because of that. It’s possible to get up close and personal with all the various periods of English church architecture.
Attendees can go from knowing nothing about architecture to almost being an expert in five sessions and explore the building while nobody else is around.
‘Let These Stones Speak’: The Architecture of St Albans Cathedral is on May 20 and 27 and June 3, 17 and 24 from 6-7.30pm.
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/let-these-stones-speak
