The famed writer of Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen is buried in this church.
With its beautiful architecture and caskets, this church is breathtaking. The Cathedral is over 1400 years old. There are multiple chapels inside the church. One of the chapels holds 12th and 13th-century wall paintings of the Passion of Christ. There are also mortuary chests in the church that hold bishops, a queen, and some early kings. The West Window of the church was destroyed during the English Civil War and rebuilt using shattered glass found in the church.
Tours can either be self-guided or guided for free.
The Morley Library has the Winchester Bible in it but photography was not allowed.
The Morley Library is a collection of rare books given by Bishop Morley of Winchester. He also gave money for 2 globes. The Winchester Bible has beautiful artwork.The most amazing thing about this place was that you were walking over a person every step. The people were buried in the church. If they were fancier they got tombs above and in little rooms.
For more information about Winchester Cathedral: https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/
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