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Discover over 1,000 years of history in Europe's longest medieval cathedral; resting place of Jane Austen & home of the Winchester Bible. Charity Number: 120291

Winchester, UK
Joined March 2009
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Winchester Cathedral
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@CovCathedral @StAlbansAbbey @StPaulsLondon @Ely_Cathedral @DerbyCathedral @ExeterCathedral @durhamcathedral @LincsCathedral @engcathedrals Our West Window was rebuilt by the people of Winchester after the Civil War. It might be broken but it's still beautiful! #TuesdayThoughts
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#OnThisDay in 1817, the much-loved English novelist Jane Austen died in Winchester aged 41. Today we give thanks for her life and works. You can visit her resting place in the North Nave Aisle of Winchester Cathedral ' #JaneAusten
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The Crypt is flooded! It's amazing to see Antony Gormley's statue reflected in the water again. Visit soon to see it for yourself! @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @VisitSEEngland @WinCathFriends
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#OnThisDay in 1817, Jane Austen was laid to rest in the North Nave Aisle of Winchester Cathedral. 'The benevolence of her heart, the sweetness of her temper and the extraordinary endowments of her mind obtained the regard of all who knew her' #JaneAusten
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@DerbyCathedral @EHOldSarum @StPaulsLondon @ExeterCathedral @durhamcathedral @Ely_Cathedral @LincsCathedral @StAlbansAbbey @engcathedrals Some people say you can't have it all, but we've got age AND beauty. Here's @WinCathedral and the outline of the Anglo-Saxon Old Minster!
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#OnThisDay in 1775 Jane Austen was born in Hampshire. Today, thousands of visitors come to @WinCathedral to see her resting place in the North Nave Aisle #JaneAusten
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A remarkable survival, these are the finest 12th-century wall paintings in the country, with clearly visible images of Christ being taken down from the Cross and placed in his tomb. @EnglishHeritage @King_Alf @HistoricEngland @HistoryNeedsYou @WinchesterHist @engcathedrals
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#OnThisDay in 1813, Pride & Prejudice was first published 📚 Jane Austen was buried inside Winchester Cathedral in 1817 at the age of 41. Celebrated as one of England’s greatest novelists, flowers are often left next to her memorial by fans of her work.
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We are thrilled to announce that Winchester’s only pair of peregrine falcons have reared their first chicks in three years on the roof of Winchester Cathedral. Read on...
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#DidYouKnow The Holy Sepulchre Chapel boasts the finest wall paintings from the 1170s in the country!
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Don't look down! Thanks to Virger Adam for sharing this fabulous photo taken from the Great Screen walkway #virgersview
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A huge thanks to the ladies from the British Legion Women's Section who have been busy knitting nearly 3,000 poppies for the west front railings installation, 'Poppies for Peace'.
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Winchester has been named by the #NewYorkPost as one of the most magical Christmas cities in Europe! With high praise to the Christmas Market and Ice Rink drawing in the crowds.
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Our prayers are with Notre Dame this evening
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#DidYouKnow The spectacular wooden stalls in the Quire have survived almost unaltered since the 1300s, making them one of the oldest and finest surviving sets of medieval quire stalls in England!
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Autumn evenings at Winchester Cathedral 🍂🍁 📸 Keith Gerrard
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Jane Austen was born #OnThisDay in 1775 During her lifetime she put her stamp on the English novel for all time. TV series and films based on her books are still extremely popular, people come from all over the world to leave flowers and notes at her grave here in the Cathedral.
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Our Choristers have been trying out the Ice Rink this morning, in preparation for the grand opening tomorrow! ❄❄❄ #christmasinwinchester @PilgrimsSchool @engcathedrals @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @VisitSEEngland @churchofengland
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After lots of rain over the last week, the water table has risen and the Crypt is even more flooded! Come and see Antony Gormley's Sound II for yourself this week!
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Winchester Cathedral has the largest surviving area of 13th-century floor tiles in the country, with over 60 different designs laid in the 1200s! #historybeneathyourfeet @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @VisitSEEngland @engcathedrals @EngChurchPics @ChurchMonuments @HistoryNeedsYou
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Red Sky at Night...
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Haymaking 👩‍🌾 This is quite a rare sight in most city centres, but a vital part of keeping this piece of land as a meadow 🌱 Our Garden’s Team have been challenged with such mixed weather, but in their words ‘it’s getting there’ 🌦️ It certainly makes a very rural sight.
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The stunning silhouette of Winchester Cathedral against a spectacular sunset yesterday morning. Thanks to Andy Stoker for sharing this fabulous photo! #photooftheday
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It truly is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in Winchester this morning! #keats200 #lovewinchester
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The brand new Channel 5 Series 'Britain's Greatest Cathedrals' starts this Friday (Good Friday) at 8pm starting with York Minster. We can confirm that the Winchester Cathedral episode will air Friday 11th May at 8pm.
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The Cathedral looking beautifully mysterious in the fog this morning.
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Our Virger Adam captured these incredible photos of the winter sun shining through the Cathedral's stained glass windows this afternoon! #VirgersView
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Beautiful rays of light shining through the South West windows yesterday afternoon...
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#OnThisDay Exactly 100 years ago today US soldiers attended an Armistice Day service at @WinCathedral , a moment captured in time thanks to these incredible photos from the @IWM_Centenary Photograph Archive Collection #100years #ArmisticeDay100 #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2018
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Springtime at Winchester Cathedral perfectly captured 📷🌷 Today’s services:
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A moment of peace in the Cathedral Close this morning ...📷 Javaid Akhtar #sunrise
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We can confirm that the first Peregrine chick hatched at 6.40am this morning (25th April). Huge thanks to Keith Betton and Richard Jacobs from the Hampshire Ornithological Society for keeping a close eye on the webcam.
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The Peregrine pair sitting guard of their 4 eggs! #MondayMotivation #WinchesterPeregrines
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Our Peregrine Falcon chicks are busy squawking away this morning.
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Happy Birthday Jane! #JaneAusten #JA200
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The Peregrines have been spotted! This year we have installed a live webcam, you can watch it here >> #WinchesterPeregrines
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#OnThisDay On 19 September 1819, John Keats composed his ode 'To Autumn' whilst staying in Winchester. The poem was inspired by the walk from Winchester Cathedral to the beautiful Water Meadows #keats200 #discoverwinchester
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This 15th century gate with its two massive iron-studded gates once gave access to the ‘working’ courtyard of the medieval priory, including a guest-house and stabling for visitors. It’s still closed up every evening! 📸 @King_Alf
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#NationalTellAJokeDay Why did the Peregrine Falcon sit on the Cathedral roof? Because it's a bird of pray.
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Something a little lighter for the beginning of Spring. This is the much-loved cherry tree outside the Cathedral Office.
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We think Winchester Cathedral is irreplaceable! If you agree, please nominate @WinCathedral as part of @HistoricEngland 's #100Places campaign before 22 December:
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Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year, on behalf of everyone at Winchester Cathedral.
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'The Crown and the Spiritual Symbolism of Duty' talk by @AlastairBruce_ - 14th June, 7pm. Alastair Bruce, a royal, constitutional and religious commentator, joins Winchester Cathedral to discuss the crown and the spiritual symbolism of duty. Book now:
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Saturday 7 December - Behind this door is the Holy Sepulchre Chapel, a special place where you will find some of the finest 12th-century wall paintings in the country. The paintings can be viewed from the North Transept #AdventCountdown
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We are so excited to welcome Carol Kirkwood and the BBC 1 breakfast team to Winchester Cathedral this morning #CarolsWithCarol
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It's a beautiful frosty morning in Winchester! ❄
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You'll find the finest 12th-century wall paintings in the country in our Holy Sepulchre Chapel. Just another reason to visit Winchester Cathedral!
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Spring has sprung in the Cathedral Close!
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A snowy scene of the Cathedral from St Catherines Hill 📷 Simon Newman
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Taken today, this photo shows the the current water level in our Crypt. It is currently still closed to visitors. http://t.co/mh2XdVpg1Y
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Thank you for sharing and tagging us in your videos of the #PalmSunday procession 🐴🍃 It was great to see so many people come together to mark the beginning of Holy Week ✝️
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Looking for a cool place to escape the #HeatwaveUK today? Our1000 year old stone Cathedral Church will do the trick! 📷:Chris Carter
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The early morning sun sneaking into the cathedral before opening times ☀️ 📷 Adam Wilson
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A shot of ‘Curle’s Passage’ at dusk 📷 To the right of the Cathedral you will find this 17th-century passage, which leads to the historic Inner Close ⛪
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Spotted: One Cathedral robin sunbathing in the Dean Garnier Garden
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This evening we switched on our Christmas tree lights in the Cathedral #LetThereBeLight #GodWithUs
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Today the new £10 note comes into circulation. It features our much loved Jane Austen and a hologram of Winchester Cathedral. #JaneAusten
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The Peregrines are back. Try out our 2020 webcam at
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#OnThisDay in 1554, having sailed from Spain to Southampton, Philip II of Spain made his journey to Winchester in the pouring rain, two days before his marriage to Queen Mary I. The weather is certainly different today! #heatwave
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Day 3 of Illumination: A Festival of Flowers! If you are visiting today don't forget to stop by the Crypt which is transformed into a green sanctuary promoting an awareness of the restorative power of calm and stillness with help from Antony Gormley's 'Sound II' #Illumination
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Said to have been commissioned by Bishop Henry of Blois in the 12th century, this square black Tournai font has been used in many baptisms, including some royalty, and is still in use to the present day!
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You’ll find the largest surviving area of 13th-century floor tiles in the country at Winchester Cathedral, with over 60 different designs laid in the 1200s! @engcathedrals @NatChurchTrust @EngChurchPics @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @VisitSEEngland @Medievalists
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There are some beautiful stained glass windows in Winchester Cathedral. Don’t miss the three windows by Edward Burne-Jones in the Epiphany Chapel, made in the William Morris workshops! @winchesterart @WinchesterLifes @PreRaphSoc @King_Alf
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Golden hour at Winchester Cathedral perfectly captured ☀️📷
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As part of the Cathedral Christmas Trees, there is a Tree of Remembrance where you can remember a loved one by adding a personal message #comfortandjoy
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One of the many benefits of being a Virger at Winchester Cathedral... Getting to paddle in the flooded Crypt. 📷: Virger Adam
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Our beautiful Cathedral Close in Autumn is something special! 🍂🍁 #lovewinchester @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @engcathedrals @BeautifulSouthM @VisitSEEngland 📷 Donna London-Hill
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The poppies have been installed on the Cathedral railings as a symbol of remembrance. All are welcome to attend the Armistice Day Act of Remembrance with the Turning of Pages on Thursday 11th November at 11am in the Cathedral.
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Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the organ loft? Here it is 📷 @engcathedrals
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These gorgeous 13th century floor tiles, their rich colours still glowing, form part of the largest surviving spread of medieval decorated floor tiles inside any building in England! @engcathedrals @VisitHampshire @King_Alf @EnglishHeritage @HistoryNeedsYou @HistoricEngland
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Yesterday we found this lonely teddy sitting on the steps outside the Virger's Vestry in the Cathedral. He is being well looked after by the Virgers but we would love to reunite him with his family before Christmas! Please help us by retweeting this post #lostandfound #lostteddy
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'Here lies a Hampshire Grenadier, Who caught his death, Drinking cold small beer, A good soldier is ne’er forgot, Whether he dieth by musket, Or by pot' #CelebrationOfRecovery #BillWilson100 #BillW100 #Winclusion
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This morning our bell-ringers rang the Cathedral Bells to celebrate the official birthday of Her Majesty The Queen! @WPBells @CandsBellringer @engcathedrals @King_Alf @VisitHampshire @CatherineOgle
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We are egg-static to announce that our resident female peregrine has laid a third egg. View the webcam here:
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'The Crown and the Spiritual Symbolism of Duty' talk by @AlastairBruce_ - 14th June, 7pm. Alastair Bruce, a royal, constitutional and religious commentator will discuss the crown and the spiritual symbolism of duty. Book now: #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
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Canon Nick Fennemore reflecting on poppies for peace #FirstWorldWarCentenary #WW1Centenary #Poppies
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A rarely seen close-up of the Cathedral Organ 🎹
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#NationalRobinDay We have had another sighting of our Cathedral Robin! Thanks to Virger Adam Wilson for this photo
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Today is the start of a 4-week project to clean the Great Screen. The screen was constructed between 1470-90. The original statues were removed during the following century and the screen was restored and new statues made in 1885-1899. #GreatScreenClean
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This year we are celebrating 20 years of the Winchester Cathedral Girls Choir! Join us for a special Choral Evensong to mark the 20th Anniversary of their first service. Sunday 2 June, 3.30pm.
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Visit @WinCathedral to see the largest surviving area of 13th-century floor tiles in England! @VisitHampshire @VisitSEEngland @engcathedrals
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We have 2 chicks! Winne and Chester are taking parenthood very seriously and are bringing back lots of food to the nest box.
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On the first day of Christmas, Winchester Cathedral gave to me One magnificent Nave
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It’s officially December! Our 25ft Christmas tree arrived on Friday, courtesy of the Friends' of Winchester Cathedral, and will be going up in the Nave tomorrow…🎄🤩
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From this evenings vigil of peace and remembrance - Daring to Hope
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Ashes to go all day outside the Cathedral. Alternatively, you can receive ashes formally at 12pm Holy Communion and 5.30pm Sung Eucharist.
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Today our thoughts and prayers are with all those struggling with mental health & homelessness. We pray for hope and healing through human kindness and compassion so that all those in need may find peace, strength and rest #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldHomelessDay @MindCharity
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Tonight’s Evening Prayer Service for the crisis in Ukraine. The great screen was illuminated with the colours of the Ukrainian flag, and candles were lit in reflection and prayer, next to a vase of flowers and small flag. #PrayForUkraine
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Early morning mist at Winchester Cathedral captured on camera 📷
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The first two Peregrine chicks have hatched overnight! The other two eggs should hatch today or tomorrow - the chicks start calling from inside the unhatched eggs the day before they are about to break free. Keep up to date with the Peregrines here:
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