. Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of England and Wales, descriptive, historical, pictorial . THE NAVE AND CHOIR.(from a Photograph by Mr. F. Bedford. By permission of Messrs. CatheraU and Prichard.) j-^\^ Although the Cathedral of Llandaff cannot be compared with anyof the English cathedrals, either architecturally or historically,nevertheless it is one of the most interesting spots in Britain,for here we witness not merely a noble restoration reflectingundying honour upon all concerned in it, but an actual resur-rection, not of the material fabric only, but of the spiritual fabrica
. Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of England and Wales, descriptive, historical, pictorial . THE NAVE AND CHOIR.(from a Photograph by Mr. F. Bedford. By permission of Messrs. CatheraU and Prichard.) j-^\^ Although the Cathedral of Llandaff cannot be compared with anyof the English cathedrals, either architecturally or historically,nevertheless it is one of the most interesting spots in Britain,for here we witness not merely a noble restoration reflectingundying honour upon all concerned in it, but an actual resur-rection, not of the material fabric only, but of the spiritual fabricas well. It is almost impossible for those who have not witnessed it to realisefrom what a depth of degradation this charming cathedral has arisen. From itscompletion in mediaeval times till late in this century, its only history has beenone of Decline and Fall. So that though Llandaff claims to be one of the mostancient sees, if not the most ancient, yet practically its bishopric, its cathedral,and its cathedral body are all alike new. No bishop had resided there for aboutthree hundred years. For something like six centuries there had been no dean. Llanuakf.] RUIN AND DECAY. 269 The chapter was merely
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