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Exploring faith through art

Exploring faith through art

Discover a trail of artworks around the Cathedral and the theological messaging behind them.

From The Light of the World painting by William Holman Hunt to Bill Viola's video-based Martyrs, our Cathedral is embellished with an extraordinary array of spiritually-inspired works of art. Whether enshrined in oil or sculpture, each piece explores key themes at the heart of the Cathedral’s mission and has its own intriguing stories.

Henry Moore at Mother and Child
The arrival in the Cathedral of a ground breaking sculpture by Henry Moore initiated a new relationship with contemporary art which continues to this day.

Interested in accessing our Collections?

Whether you are a researcher, filmmakers or simply someone passionate about history and art, find out how. 

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Library treasures

Take a tour through the rare collection of written texts in our Library, including one of the most controversial Bibles in the world.

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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its spectacular decoration have been threatened by war, fire and the forces of nature.

Book tickets

On our booking page, you'll find information about our various sightseeing tickets, including what discounts are available for families, groups, concessions and more.