Month: May 2016

The Birth of an English Cathedral: Archive Item of the Week

May 31, 2016

Welcome to Archive item of the week: where we  delve into Guildford Cathedral Archives to highlight some of the unique items within the collection. This week: how the Cathedral began. Our People’s Cathedral Archivist takes a rare look at the original brief for architects who wanted to take part in the competition to design Guildford Cathedral. … More The Birth of an English Cathedral: Archive Item of the Week

Skygazing at the Cathedral

May 9, 2016

Telescopes sprouted on the south side of the Cathedral today (Monday 9 May) when the Guildford Astronomical Society took up stations to watch a rare astronomical event. They were watching the progress of Mercury across the sun – an event which only happens around 14 times a century, and which is next timetabled for 2019. The … More Skygazing at the Cathedral