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The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

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January 28, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Carlisle Catheral - northern aspect

Carlisle Cathedral boasts a peal of 12 bells, but it hasn't always been this way. When the diocese of Carlisle was founded in 1133, the Augustinian … [Read more...]

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St. Michael’s Church, Shap

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St Michael's church in Shap, Cumbria, was built in 1140 AD, predating Shap Abbey and the site is known to have had a church since 750 … [Read more...]

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Carlisle Catheral - northern aspect

The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

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