For those who haven't visited or know much about it, Salisbury Cathedral has Englands highest spire. Whilst the foundations were laid in early 12th century, like many other cathedrals and churches, it has undergone massive changes as the political and social landscape has altered.
It remains, throughout its history, a place of reflection and learning and a powerful seat within the church structure in the UK.
One of the four remaining copies of the Magna Carta is housed in the main chapel. By this I mean the original copies drawn up in 1215. The 800th year of its proclamation is next year in June - so its a bit exciting and overwhelming to think of something so important in arms length ( or maybe its just me?)
Just one of the many wonderful things about this place is that the statue which surround the doorways are still being added to; so its not just stuffy old dead guys from hundreds of years ago - but people (men normally) who hold great meaning in the Christian faith who are honoured. One such statue is of a Sudanese Priest who was matryed only a few years ago.. His name, I believe was Canon Ezra. The poet , George Herbert is also honoured thrre.
Another wonderful thing about the Cathedral is that it isn't afraid of hosting art installations which may be a bit left field.
The latest one is called Sanctuary - by a sculptor called John Maine. There are a myriad of stones around the grounds and within the cloister. His idea was to question what the word Sanctuary meant and to express is in a physical sense.
From Twisted sandstone, to shaped marble and smoothed granite, I'm not sure what its actually saying, but it adds a different element to the grounds, bringing a modern perspective into the very perpendicular lines of the Cathedral.
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