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ELGIN CATHEDRAL - LANTERN OF THE NORTH |
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ELGIN CATHEDRAL - LANTERN OF THE NORTH |
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Built around early 13th Century Possibly named thus since it seemed to be forever on fire. Must have looked very impressive in its heyday Notable dates in it's chequered history are - 1224 - Bishops domain transferred from Spynie to Elgin 1270 - Major rebuild and expansion following a fire 1390 - Cathedral attacked and burnt by 'Wolf of Badenoch' More extensive information in .PDF format, specifically written for teachers and school pupils, is available HERE You must have Adobe Reader installed to view the .PDF document. CLICK HERE to download and install it if the document doesn't open |
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CHAPTER HOUSE |
PRESBYTERY |
WEST DOOR |
TWIN TOWERS |
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BISHOPS HOUSE |
DETAILS OF BISHOPS HOUSE |
BURIAL CHARGES 1870 |
CHAPELS |
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Top selling record single of all time in the U.K. - 'Candle in the Wind/Something About the Way You Look Tonight' (1997) Elton John. Sales 4,865,000 |
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Most expensive Picasso painting - 'Garcon A la pipe' painted 1905. Sold Sotheby's New York May 2004. Price approx. 52 million GB pounds |
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