Leicester Cathedral and Guild Hall, Leicester, England, UK
Leicester Cathedral and Guild Hall, Leicester, England, UK. The timber framed Guild Hall was built in the late 14th century is one of the oldest civic buildings in the country. It was used as the Town Hall for about 400 years until the present town hall was built in 1875. The church of St. Martins, behind, became Leicester Cathedral in 1927. The first recorded mention of the Church of St. Martins is in 1086 when a Norman Church replaced the Saxon one. Aisles were added in the 13th century and in the 15th century the nave and chancel were extended. A spire was added in 1757. In 1860 extensive restoration was undertaken by the Victorian Architect, Raphael Brandon who magnificently restored and, in places, rebuilt the church, and added the 220ft spire we see today.
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Location: Guildhall Lane, Leicester, England, UK
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