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"One of England's few completely 20th-century cathedrals."

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Guildford’s modern brown-brick Cathedral comes as a surprise in such an ancient town, but the bishopric was only established here in 1927. Plans for a brand new Cathedral on Stag Hill were drawn up in 1933 by architect Edward Maufe, and building started three years later, but the arrival of war meant everything stopped. To raise new funds, in 1952 ordinary people were encouraged to ‘buy a brick’ for the completion of the building and write their name on it. By 1961 more than 200,000 bricks had been ‘sold’, creating a unique link with the local community. Building finally finished in 1966, although later adornments include the modern statues by Charles Gurry, added to the West Front in 2004. The interior is lofty, Gothic and rather severe. One unusual feature is the Children’s Chapel. Movie fans may recognise the building from the 1976 horror movie, The Omen.

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Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, GUILDFORD, Surrey, GU2 7UP

About the area

Surrey is one of England’s most wooded counties, with over a quarter of the landscape designated as an official AONB and plenty of history evident in the countryside. You’ll find sandy tracks, cottage gardens and welcoming village inns, and on the fringe of Greater London you can picnic in Chaldon’s hay meadows, explore the downs at Epsom, or drift idly beside the River Thames.

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Guildford Surrey Visitor Attractions in Surrey

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, GUILDFORD, Surrey, GU2 7UP

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Guildford Cathedral

Quality Assessed

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Assessor comments

"One of England's few completely 20th-century cathedrals."

Ratings & awards

Overview

Guildford’s modern brown-brick Cathedral comes as a surprise in such an ancient town, but the bishopric was only established here in 1927. Plans for a brand new Cathedral on Stag Hill were drawn up in 1933 by architect Edward Maufe, and building started three years later, but the arrival of war meant everything stopped. To raise new funds, in 1952 ordinary people were encouraged to ‘buy a brick’ for the completion of the building and write their name on it. By 1961 more than 200,000 bricks had been ‘sold’, creating a unique link with the local community. Building finally finished in 1966, although later adornments include the modern statues by Charles Gurry, added to the West Front in 2004. The interior is lofty, Gothic and rather severe. One unusual feature is the Children’s Chapel. Movie fans may recognise the building from the 1976 horror movie, The Omen.

Location

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, GUILDFORD, Surrey, GU2 7UP

About the area

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Surrey is one of England’s most wooded counties, with over a quarter of the landscape designated as an official AONB and plenty of history evident in the countryside. You’ll find sandy tracks, cottage gardens and welcoming village inns, and on the fringe of Greater London you can picnic in Chaldon’s hay meadows, explore the downs at Epsom, or drift idly beside the River Thames.

Guildford Surrey Visitor Attractions in Surrey