Winchester
Winchester Cathedral.
The King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial
It was erected in 1922,
so after the First World War,
designed by John Tweed.
After WW2 an inscription was added.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
THE OFFICERS
WARRANT OFFICERS
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
AND RIFLEMEN
OF
THE KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
AND
1939 – 1945.
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It was not allowed to photograph
the special exhibition
about Jane Austen
and her friendship with Anne Lefroy
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We saw the Winchester Bible.
another exhibition that couldn't be photographed,
which is a pity.
The enormous work and the perfection of the handwriting!
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Winchester Cathedral was founded in 1079.
over the years Bishops added sections.
The different architectural styles can be seen.
over the years Bishops added sections.
The different architectural styles can be seen.
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William Walker
About 1900 water undermined
the foundations of the cathedral.
To prevent a collaps
the deep-sea diver William Walker,
worked every day
during 6 years
under water
to place bags with concrete.
This statue is outside,
there is also a small statue inside.
About 1900 water undermined
the foundations of the cathedral.
To prevent a collaps
the deep-sea diver William Walker,
worked every day
during 6 years
under water
to place bags with concrete.
This statue is outside,
there is also a small statue inside.
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King Alfred
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