Cambridge, Great St Mary’s Church - Exterior
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Cameni Images / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
BGEEHJFile size:
52.9 MB (3.3 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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4928 x 3749 px | 41.7 x 31.7 cm | 16.4 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
1845Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandMore information:
The Church of St Mary the Great, known locally as Great St Mary’s is the University Church and lies in the Diocese of Ely of the Church of England. It is used as the central reference point to define distances within which members of the university must reside. Its construction began in 1478 and it was completed in 1519 except for the tower which was completed in 1608. It is used for University Sermons, for Memorial Services for University and College dignitaries, and by Colleges to mark special occasions such as their centenaries. Many great men have preached at the church including Thomas Cranmer and his mentor Martin Bucer, whose body was buried originally in the churchyard but was dug up in the reign of Queen Mary and burnt in the town marketplace. The picture was drawn I A Bell and engraved by J Le Keux