• Vaughan Porch (1897) by George Frederick Bodley. Vaughan Porch statues. East window. Choir stalls in the chancel (now removed).
  • We travelled to Leicester to see the Richard 3rd museum and a visit to the Cathedral to visit his tomb. The Cathedral is smaller than expected so the tomb takes...
  • The Blackfriars were based to the north west of today’s Leicester Cathedral whereas the Greyfriars were based to the south.
  • Leicester Cathedral has been a place of worship for at least 900 years, but has been a cathedral only since 1927.
  • A royal rather than a saintly tomb encapsulates the spirit of Leicester Cathedral, following the reburial here of the remains of King Richard III in 2015.
  • It's worth noting that Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovations as part of the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project.
  • When the Diocese of Leicester was re-established in 1927, the church was hallowed as Leicester Cathedral.
  • Thank you to everyone for their patience while the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project and the extensive building works required both inside and out took place.
  • 4,684 likes · 54 talking about this · 17,825 were here. Leicester's Cathedral: the beating heart of the city & county.
  • The form was articulated using the shapes and modules of the cathedral to create a modern yet respectful addition to the historic context.