St Aidan’s Cross

St Aidan’s Cross

Jul 29, 2022 | Discover Bradford Cathedral

Early Christianity in the North of England A close-up of St. Aidan’s Cross on the wall of St. Aidan’s Chapel This cross tells part of the story of one of the earliest people to bring Christianity to the north of England, Aidan. The top of the cross, shows...
Reminders of an Earlier Church

Reminders of an Earlier Church

Jul 29, 2022 | Discover Bradford Cathedral

Saxons and sheep! Saxon Cross Fragment 2 and Shears The first church on this site was probably built out of wood, for the Norman Lord of the Manor of Bradford, Ilbert De Lacy, in the 11th century. This was later replaced by a stone church which was destroyed by fire,...
The Stairs to Nowhere?

The Stairs to Nowhere?

Jul 29, 2022 | Discover Bradford Cathedral

A secret stairway, but where does it go? The stairs to nowhere are a favourite aspect of the Cathedral and everyone wants to know why we have a staircase that doesn’t appear to go anywhere! The stairs are interesting because not only do they prove evidence of an...
The Saxon Cross

The Saxon Cross

Jul 29, 2022 | Discover Bradford Cathedral

Christians have worshipped on the hillside where the Cathedral now stands for over 1,300 years. Saxon Cross fragment The Cathedral is located on a hill that was once covered in trees, overlooking a crossing place or ford over the Beck, a river that still runs in...
The Font

The Font

Jul 29, 2022 | Discover Bradford Cathedral

Welcoming people to the Church. The Font and cover in Bradford Cathedral All people are welcome at Bradford Cathedral, people of all faiths and none. However the building’s primary role is as a Christain place of worship, so it is particularly special to those...
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