b'TREASURES IN STONEScan here for the full THE CATHEDRALS OF NORTHERN ENGLAND itinerary1823 July 2026 Historical Background6 days Northern Englands cathedrals are a rich panoply of architectural styles and Expert Historian: influences, from the solid Norman bastions of Durham, and the lofty Gothic Imogen Corrigantowers of York and Lincoln, through to the bold modernist designs at Coventry and Liverpool. The first cathedral in England is thought to have been built in Activity Level: 2 the late 4th century but the great age of the cathedral was between the 11th and 16th centuries. This superb tour explores northern EnglandsThe word cathedral doesnt just imply a very large church. It must specifically cathedralsthe regions most magnificenthave a cathedra, the bishops chair that marks authority within the Church. treasures. Starting at the World Heritage- This is manifested in sheer size (although not all cathedrals are huge) and listed Durham Cathedral we visit some of thecraftsmanship. The cathedral builders were ordinary people, skilled craftsmen most beautiful and spectacular ecclesiasticaland businessmen alike. On this tour we examine how they set about the task, buildings in the countryRipon, York, Lincoln,the logistics of setting up the site, finding materials and workers and how Coventry, Chester and Liverpool amongthey lived. We will try to glimpse them at table and leisure, educating their them. On our journey we learn about this richchildren and reacting to disasters such as the Black Death. These people were heritageboth spiritual and temporalaslike us, with all our stresses, sense of humour and intellect but they danced to well as the remarkable human story behinda different beat, that of the Church.these buildings. We will learn about skilled masons, carpenters, stained glass artists, quarrymen, architects and the wealthy patrons who supported these projects. And at Bishop Auckland Palace we encounter Durhams Prince Bishops, the powerful kings of the north. In the company of our expert historian, staying in comfortable hotels, enjoying first-class food and travelling by luxury coach we have the added bonus of enjoying some of Englands most beautiful countryside.Day 1Assemble at Durham hotel midday for buffet lunch and introductory talk Durham Cathedral, Cathedral Museum and Sanctuary! ExhibitionHotel in Durham1 night (L,D)Day 2 Auckland Palace, Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral Hotel in York 1 night (B,D)Day 3 York Cathedral Hotel in Lincoln - 1 night (B,D)Day 4 Lincoln Cathedral, Coventry Cathedral Hotel in Warwick - 1 night (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 5 Chester Cathedral Hotel in Chester1 night (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 6Liverpool Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Anglican Liverpool Cathedral drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Transfer to Liverpool Lime Street station at around 1430 (rail connections tour manager and expert historianto London and other parts of UK) (B)throughout, all internal travel,optional travel from UK.745926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 74 22/08/2025 13:35'