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The first church was established here in 705 by King Ine of Wessex, at the urging of Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, and some interior features date from this time. Parts of the present structure date to the 10th century, but much of the building was constructed in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and dedicated in 1239. The diocese was split in the 10th century and the first Bishop of Wells was Athelm (circa 909), who crowned King Athelstan and later became Archbishop of Canterbury.
By the reign of Henry VIII the cathedral and peripheral buildings were complete, but the instability of the country -- especially the church -- over the following years led to decline and vandalism of the cathedral. During the civil war dean Dr. Walter Ralegh, nephew of Sir Walter, was imprisoned and later died in the cathedral.
Following the restoration of Charles II to the throne the cathedral was less neglected, but it wasn't until the Victorian era that the cathedral was properly renovated, including the removal of the exterior whitewash that had covered the cathedral since mediaeval times.
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The lighting is real and I haven't touched the colour levels. I tried to fiddle with the levels because I wasn't entirely keen on the colour, but when I tried to increase the blues I kept moving the thinggy in photoshop's curves further and further and nothing happened!
Awesome night shot of this lovely cathedral! Thanks for sharing it's history :-)
Thanks for participating and sharing with the group!!
Night Photography thread – Architecture
The World Through My Eyes
Awesome Shot! Beautiful!! Quite the Impressive structure! :)
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sarky_coolbox
2006-08-29 16:17:20
Love the night shot. The colors look so beautiful on the gothic architecture. Beautiful 123
Aitor Escauriaza
2006-08-31 00:12:40
good color and sharp 2for2
Canis Major
2006-08-31 00:19:00
Is that the real lighting there or a manipulation? Either way a very effective shot. from the (2for2) group
Joe Dunckley
2006-08-31 00:26:07
The lighting is real and I haven't touched the colour levels. I tried to fiddle with the levels because I wasn't entirely keen on the colour, but when I tried to increase the blues I kept moving the thinggy in photoshop's curves further and further and nothing happened!
Gurobuturotta
2006-08-31 05:56:52
It's HUGE!! wow thanks for sharing! 2for2
Tim Glover
2006-09-04 02:35:09
Great night shot. (seen in Fave Me)
Irela
2006-09-05 01:13:12
great light From the FlickrPix Group)
antiguan
2006-09-05 03:41:09
lovely shot of something probably shot loads during the day. seen on flickrpix
Chakoo
2006-09-05 04:23:58
looks majestic. lighting is gr8 From the FlickrPix Group
Paco_MUC
2006-09-06 08:46:43
Wow, pefect shot. Faved. (From the FlickrPix Group)
'Bobesh
2006-09-08 14:04:55
amazing structure, the lights worked well in your favour
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Bill D'Agostino
2006-09-08 14:05:38
Nicely framed.
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LynchburgVirginia ★
2006-09-08 16:07:13
wow what excellent lighting, the golden tones are beautiful. well done.
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Ferdinand Reus
2006-09-08 16:40:22
dr_mike
2006-09-08 18:19:46
stunning lighting and textures... this is great! (4 Aces)
Stickbug
2006-09-09 20:55:06
Amazing night shot. (1-2-3 architecture)
~Sonnenaufgang~
2006-09-12 19:49:51
Terrefic Cathedral...nice braun lightings well taken 123History
mechelenblogt_jan
2006-09-13 13:17:04
very beautiful! nice cathedral! greetings from Mechelen! (123history)
Lincolnian (Brian)
2006-09-20 15:58:53
An eyecatching capture. Thank you for sharing the interesting background information. Seen in 1-2-3 History
elvy
2006-09-23 01:55:11
Awesome night shot of this lovely cathedral! Thanks for sharing it's history :-) Thanks for participating and sharing with the group!! Night Photography thread – Architecture The World Through My Eyes
..jolli......
2006-10-07 12:41:27
excellent shot, and thank you for the backround information, very interesting.
VickerMonkee
2006-10-11 15:00:18
Beautiful. The lighting is wonderful. Quite the Cathedral! Return from Pay It Forward
Cybergabi
2006-10-29 00:38:12
Wonderfully crisp and clear night shot! Historical Landmarks from Around the World theme at The World Through My Eyes
GGoddessS
2006-10-29 17:16:16
Awesome Shot! Beautiful!! Quite the Impressive structure! :) Thank you for sharing this in Historical Landmarks from Around the World theme at The World Through My Eyes
Tommok
2006-11-02 13:05:33
A fantastic cathedral capture. Wonderfully lit! :-) **From the C&F group**
guckstdu
2006-11-02 18:40:06
wow. faved! **From the C&F group** -- Seen in Comment and fave (NEW rules!!!) (?)
omphale44
2006-11-03 04:00:11
Magnificent architecture presented in a stunning cømposition. Great work. **From the C&F group**
Lifecapture
2006-11-29 21:38:26
this is best viewed large- great shot! **From the C&F group**
ouyea...
2006-12-13 19:19:35
WOW! Great capture! 123faves
hans solcer
2007-01-05 09:47:00
impressive, impressive
Tommok
2007-03-04 17:47:50
Incredible lighting! Terrific capture!