A Son of the Rock

Normally when there isn’t a charge for churches, museums and the like we will give a suitable amount, as we did at Lichfield Cathedral.

Wells Cathedral doesn’t insist on a charge to enter but the way the approach is constructed makes it difficult or embarrassing to avoid. It leaves a small amount of resentment towards the institution and spoils the experience a bit.

Wells Cathedral is quite impressive inside though.

Ceiling:-

Ceiling and altar:-

Perhaps the most striking feature is a set of internal buttresses. These were inserted when the addition to the cathedral of a heightened tower and spire meant the walls started to bend, necessitating internal strengthening and bracing. Three are known as St Andrew’s Cross arches. The fourth side is braced by a choir screen:-

I must have moved my camera on this shot though:-

The Chantry Chapel:-

Inside the Chantry Chapel:-

Another ceiling, by the Chapter House I think:-

Low Altar and St Andrew’s arch:-