Detail View: SHIMMER: Guildford Cathedral

Title: 
Guildford Cathedral
Creation Date: 
1961
Dimensions: 
49 m high
Image Date: 
1970 - 1979
Period: 
20th century
Start Date: 
1933
End Date: 
1966
Location: 
Guildford, Surrey
Country: 
ENGLAND, UK
Display Creator: 
MAUFE, Edward Brantwood
Image ID: 
10-0383
Description: 
Exterior view: The foundation stone was laid in 1936, but building was interrupted by the 2nd World War and recommenced in 1947. The Cathedral was consecrated in 1961 and the final parts of the building: Western Porches (the Garths), the Sacristy, the Lady Chapel, the Chapter House and The Tower were not completed till 1966.
Rights: 
© Professor Peter Fawcett
Permissions: 
For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
Photographed by: 
Peter Fawcett
Creator: 
MAUFE, Edward Brantwood
Creator Dates - Born: 
1883
Creator Dates - Died: 
1974
Creator Role: 
Architect.
Culture Gender: 
Male.
Nationality: 
British.
Subject Heading: 
Architecture -- 1900-2000
Subject Heading: 
Architecture -- England (Surrey)
Subject Heading: 
Cathedrals -- England -- Guildford