St. Swithun's shrine memorial, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England
St. Swithun memorial. He was chaplain to King Egbert, and tutor to his son Ethelwulf. He became bishop of Winchester in 852 when Ethewulf became king. His remains were transferred from the old Saxon cathedral on St. Swithun's day (july 15th) in 971 to be transferred to the new Saxon cathedral which pre-dated the current Norman cathedral. Reputedly Swithun did not approve, and it rained continuously for 40 days, hence the folklore that if it rains on St. Swithun's day it will continue to rain for 40 days.
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Location: Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England.
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
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