Trip to the majestic cathedral of Durham with

Stephen Oates on 24th May 2014

Map of Durham Cathedral

Where is Durham

Cathedral?Durham’s majestic

cathedral sits on a hill overlooking a loop in the

River Wear. The Cathedral has been a

house of pray for 900 years and the site is still their today for visitors to enjoy when going up the

tower.

What river Is the cathedral on?

A: Wear B: Tyne C: Tees

What year was the cathedral found in?

A: 978 B: 1093 C: 995

What saint was first buried here?

A: Cuthbert B: Aidan C: Bede

Brief HistoryDurham Cathedral was built

in 995Ad as a little white church to house the relics of

Cuthbert. In 1093, a cathedral was built on the house of this

white church, this became Durham Cathedral.

In 1100 Bede was buried after 200 years in

Sunderland. In 1547 after Henry VIII knocked down all the abbeys, he ordered this

to be a cathedral on the River Wear.

TICK the following questions!!!......

Which two saints are buried here?A: Wifred B: AidanC: Cuthbert D: Bede

What year was this cathedral built?A: 1100 B: 1600C: 1093 D: 1700

Who ordered this to be a cathedral?A: Henry VIII B: Mary IC: Elizabeth I D: King Charles I

How many towers are their?A: 4 B: 2C: 6 D: 3

What year did this become a Uk Heritage Site?A: 2000 B: 2007C: 2010 D: 2009

Where is the cathedral located?A: College StreetB: King’s StreetC: Dock’s StreetD: River Street

Features in Durham Cathedral:

The main features in this church of St Mary’s and St

Cuthbert’s in Durham has a lay out of different objects and

places in the cathedral. The main 2 features are the Chancel and Holy Altar. The

first part of the Holy Altar is the church and the second is

where Cuthbert has layed for centuries.

Durham’s Holy Altar:The Holy Altar supplies the main front of the cathedral.

The first part is for communion in church.

The second part is where Cuthbert lays and today many people visit this amazing and

spectacular holy site. Durham’s Chancel

The Chancel is the main part where you drink the wine

after communion. When on a trip, you can visit this

amazing chancel with your camera and eyes.

What event happens at the Holy Altar?A: Communion B: CelebrationC: Feast D: Show

Who is buried near the Altar?A: Cuthbert B: AidanC: Bede D: Oswald

What can you do today near the Altar?A: Take Pictures B: Video’sC: Dvd D: Be Quiet

Other Features at Durham CathedralThe high end of this amazing

church has the choir stalls leading down where the choir sings every Sunday. The stall are located near the Altar and

you can also see the vestry where the vicar and choir get

dressed.

Cathedral’s Bells

Durham Cathedral has 10 amazing bells. The bells are

weighed very heavily and they rang at the top of the tower each day of the year when

services are on in the church.

Where are the bells found in the cathedral?A: Tower B: ChancelC: Spire D: East EndWhere are the choir stall?A: Altar B: TowerC: Chancel D: NaveWhat times are the bells rung at?A: Services B: Guide TourC: Easter D: Birthdays

OrganThe organ is the main source of the cathedral. This rings

at all services that happen in the cathedral’s daily life. Durham has a number of

services when the organ is played. The organ is also

played when there is reflection time in the church at lunch times on a Tuesday

or Thursday.

Cathedral Tower

Durham has 3 spectacular towers baring the fact of the cathedral’s past of Durham.

The top 2 towers are the most heaviest and steep of 218 steps to the top to have a view over the city and the

river.

Gailee ChapelThe Gailee Chapel

represents the time when Jesus went to Gailee.

The chapel also includes the special relics of Bede. Today many visitors can see his remains in this

chapel at Durham.

What the meaning behind the Gailee Chapel?

A: God B: SatanC: Jesus D: Cuthbert

Where is Bede Buried?A: Durham B: CanterburyC: Westminster D: Lincoln

What happens today in the chapel?

A: Peace B: PrayingC: Services D: Visting

St Cuthbert Shrine

IN 995 Ad, the monks buried St Cuthbert at Durham in a

little white church. In 1093, his remains were

looked at and were buried in a majestic high tomb

overlooking the Altar. It stands today in the Altar so

people can look at is amazing tomb.

Where did Cuthbert Die?A: Lindisfarne B: DurhamC: Chester D: Lincoln

Who brought Cuthbert to Durham?

A: Monks B: VikingsC: Saxonx D: Danes

What year was Cuthbert buried?

A: 995 Ad. B: 1083 C: 1044 D: 1093

Café & ShopTHeir is a majestic café and shop selling local produces from Durham and the local

places nearby. The café is open from 9am to 5pm. The shop sells gifts and amazing things from

your trip at Durham!.