Our group of 16 plus our driver, Robert, left Andover on time for the journey to Chichester on a cold January morning. Arriving in good time considering all the road works.
We all had a restorative hot drink at the lovely Cloisters cafe. Then made our way into the Cathedral to meet our 2 guides, Sue and Chris, for a very informative tour of this seat of Christianity. Construction began in 1075! Our tour lasted almost an hour and a half.
The Cathedral boasts uninterrupted side aisles the full length of the building.
The 1530’s Tudor paintings in the South transept are a rare and valuable example of propaganda painting anywhere in the country.
Also the 2 beautiful modern tapestries were really quite stunning. As were the stained glass windows. The south window, dated 1877, showed scenes from both the Old and New Testament. But the window which impressed us all was the Chagall Window from 1978. The strong colours and figures just shone.
We went our own way for lunch. Some of us returned to the Cathedral cafe, whilst others went into the city.
Managed to be all present and correct for our journey home. Arriving back in Andover by 4.30pm after a lovely day out Questing.
Pam Shadick
