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Herbert de Losinga bought the bishopric of Thetford from William Rufus and moved it to Norwich in 1094. Then, ostensibly because he repented of the sinful act of buying his position, the bishop built a cathedral as an act of expiation. The bishop's cathedra, or throne of stone, was brought to the new building, and it can be seen today behind the altar. In 1272 a quarrel broke out between the prior of the cathedral and the townsfolk of Norwich when the prior tried to collect tolls for a fair. The enraged townsfolk threw burning brands onto the roof of the cathedral, with predictable results. The city paid a heavy fine and the church was rebuilt. One unusual feature for England is the rounded apse behind the high altar. Look for the carvings on the bosses of the nave and in the cloister walk. more details ...
Norwich, Norfolk, England

About Norwich Cathedral
Attraction Type: Cathedral
Website: Norwich Cathedral
Email: reception@cathedral.org.uk
Phone: 01603 218 300
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: 11th century Bishop's seat
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Aylwyne House - 0.8 miles from Norwich Cathedral Norwich, Norfolk From: £70.00

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Norwich
Tourist Information Centre
The Forum
Millennium Plain
Norwich
Norfolk
England
NR2 1TF
Tel: 01603 213999
Fax: 01603 765389
Email: tourism@norwich.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/
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