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NORWICH CATHEDRAL

NORWICH is in Norfolk, in the eastern part of England, 114 miles from London, and means north camp or town. Norfolk means north folks.

The cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and is of the New Foundation. It was founded in 1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga, and completed about 1145.

Its length is 408 feet; width of transept, 178 feet; height of spire, 313 feet.

Norwich Cathedral approaches most nearly to the Continental churches, as its ratio of height to width is three to one. It is the only cathedral in England which still retains its French apse and lofty central tower. The spire and roof are of stone. The roof has lierne ribs. The style is purely Norman. In the interior, the great open arches of the triforium form a very peculiar feature in the nave, and at once attract attention. The long

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