Wells

[smallhobbit]

Our reason for choosing to stay at East Lydford was to enable us to visit Wells, a city we'd not been to before, with a famous cathedral.  So here's a picspam of Wells Cathedral:

Firstly, through the archway and in front of the cathedral

 

Then inside, looking down the nave and into the quire

 

The famous clock, both inside and outside

   

Jack hits his bell to signify the quarter hours, and the jousting knights come out above the astronomical clock.

It was a beautiful sunny day, great weather, but bad for taking photos of stained glass, nevertheless, I managed a few.

   

The light through a window reflected on a marble statue, and the chapel with the two world war dedications

 

And back outside.  The covered way between Vicars Close and the cathedral and details of the tower

 



 

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

That looks like an amazing place, inside and out. Glad you had good weather.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it was well worth visiting. And the weather was ideal for sightseeing.

[kingstoken]

Very nice.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you.

[clarasteam]

lovely! I've never been to Wells, but hope to go one day.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I can definitely recommend it, well worth a visit.

[corvidology]

I saw Hot Fuzz in the cinema with American friends and they were highly amused when I saw Wells Cathedral and blurted out "That's not Gloucestershire!" :D

[smallhobbit]

Bit of a giveaway really! It must have been funny though :)

[rusty_armour]

I've been to Wells twice, and it's such a wonderful place! The cathedral is absolutely amazing -- both inside and out. I'm glad you were able to visit Wells. :-)

You probably know this already, but Vicars Close is a popular film location. I believe that parts of Miss Marple (the Joan Hickson version) were filmed there.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, Wells cathedral is beautiful. I can see why Vicars Close would be a popular film location - it hasn't changed over the years. Next time I watch Miss Marple I shall look out for it :)

[luthienberen]

Beautiful, impressive and historical in one place! On the day, were many visitors there? Glad the weather held.

[smallhobbit]

Indeed! There weren't masses of visitors - and we were able to get a table in a restaurant for lunch easily, without having pre-booked. The weather was ideal.

[luthienberen]

Oh super! That is nice, you could have a pleasant stroll safely and enjoy lunch without hunting a table (never fun!).

[moth2fic]

Lovely! I have been there, but so long ago that all I remember is the exterior.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. In some ways I'm surprised we'd never been there, so it was a good opportunity to visit.

[debriswoman]

Lovely...I am fond of Wells:-)

[smallhobbit]

It was a great place to visit.