Derby Cathedral

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The Cathedral of All Saints (known as Derby Cathedral), is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, D A BRIEF HISTORY: The original church was founded by King Edmund I in about 943 as a royal collegiate church; however, no traces of its structure survive. According to the Domesday assessors, it belonged to the King, and was served by a college of seven priests. Read more The current cathedral dates from the 14th century, although it appears to be based on an earlier medieval building, which drawings show was about the same size as the present church. It may be that it became structurally unstable and was pulled down. The 212 feet (65 m) tower dates from 1510 to 1530 and was built in the popular perpendicular Gothic style of the time. Under the Protestant persecutions of Queen Mary, Joan Waste was tried for heresy at the cathedral in 1556. The execution took place on the Burton Road in Derby. Apart from the tower, the building was rebuilt in a classical style to the designs of James Gibbs of 1725, and it was further enlarged in 1972. At the same time, the ciborium was added over the altar. The building, previously known as All Saints' Church, became a cathedral by Order in Council on 1 July 1927. TREASURES AND BELLS: The cathedral contains the oldest ring of ten bells in the United Kingdom, with the 15th century tenor being older than the tower itself. A carillon in the tower uses the same bells to provide a tune at 9am, 12pm, and 6pm. Other treasures include an 18th century nave with a wrought iron rood screen by Robert Bakewell, for which he charged the church £157.10.0d; the memorial to Bess of Hardwick; and the Cavendish brasses, including those of Henry Cavendish and Georgiana Spencer, the wife of one of the Dukes of Devonshire. The entrance gates are also by Robert Bakewell, but these were only moved to the cathedral from St Mary's Gate in 1957. Notable 20th century additions are the stained glass windows designed by Ceri Richards, and the bronze crucifix by Ronald Pope. PERIGRINES: In late 2005, it was discovered that a pair of Peregrine falcons had taken up residence on the cathedral tower. In 2006 a nesting platform was installed, and they nested here in April. The same pair successfully reared chicks in 2007, 2008, 2009 and other pairs continue to do so. Webcams were installed in 2007 and 2008 to enable the birds Update description

Address:

18-19 Iron Gate
Derby

Telephone:

+44 (0) 1332 341201

Web site:

derbycathedral.org ⇒

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:30-18:30

Tuesday: 08:30-18:30

Wednesday: 08:30-18:00

Thursday: 08:30-18:30

Friday: 08:30-17:00

Saturday: 08:30-17:00

Sunday: 08:30-18:15

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2016-05-05

No tengo palabras para expresarlo, jamás había sido recibida tan afectuosamente, con tanta ternura, calidez y humildad en una iglesia. Fue una caricia...

2016-03-13

Light, spacious and shiny building. Warm friendly people, fantastic music. If you're visiting Derby this is a must to visit.

2015-03-10

Beautiful!

2014-12-25

Spirits lifted and feeling wonderful. What a delightful space. Merry Christmas.x

2014-12-11

Going here tonight for our loved ones who have passed it's a lovely spiritual & moving place to be... There will be Christmas Trees where we can write...

2014-01-05

Great to absiel down :-)

2014-01-03

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Updates from Derby Cathedral

2016-01-09
The Cathedral's first organ recital of the year is tonight. Director of Music, Hugh Morris, will perform Messiaen's atmospheric La Nativité on the Cathedral organ, accompanied by meditative words and images. The perfect way to reflect on the festive per

2016-01-08
Join two leading theologians in Derby Cathedral Café as they explore the relationship between Islam and Christianity as part of our 'In Good Faith' series. The first conversation takes place on January 13th, and looks at notions of 'God' in the two relig

2016-01-07
Derby Cathedral's Director of Music, Hugh Morris, will perform this special, meditative cycle on the Cathedral organ this coming Saturday at 6:00pm. Admission is free, and a retiring collection will be taken. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear th

2016-01-06
Best wishes to all of the Cathedral's Facebook followers on Epiphany!

2016-01-05
Of course, tonight is Twelfth Night - the night where the Christmas decorations are traditionally taken down, and the night before Epiphany. Tomorrow, to mark the special feast day of Epiphany, a Sung Eucharist will take place in the Cathedral at 7:30pm.

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