A classic view of Durham cathedral, taken from a train passing over the viaduct south of Durham railway station, in the evening light, when Katharine and I were on the way home after one of our recent visits to the north east.
This cathedral was founded in 1093AD, and it is regarded as the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain. It, along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it across Palace Green, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The interior is fabulous, but sadly photography is not allowed within the cathedral. Beautifully carved pillars support a ribbed vault in the nave, with each pillar decorated with a variety of patterns.
The cathedral is well known as the final resting place of the remains of St Cuthbert, who was once bishop of Lindisfarne. Following his death he was moved to a variety of places right across the north of England before being finally laid to rest in Durham cathedral. A shot of a sculpture showing monks carrying the coffin of Cuthbert was included in our project last year - http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-07-31.
Our glimpse of this lovely cathedral only lasted a few seconds before the train plunged into a cutting after crossing the viaduct, but this view is one that certainly lives with us.
Great view on and capture of this beautiful Durham cathedral . Thanks for the interesting historical info. Love to see the houses in front. In our country Churches are build in the centre of the city and houses around it. Even close/connected to the church. Fav.
Thank you Tony, and thank you for the fav! - the train had just pulled away from the railway station so it was running slowly. The main problems were the reflections on the windows, and the slight tint in the glass. I got the angle OK to minimise the reflection, but I'm not sure I got the colour balance quite right to get rid of the tint.
Thank you Padlock - I hadn't realised photography wasn't allowed in St Pauls. It is a shame. I do have some old transparencies of the interior of Durham cathedral from before the ban was put in place.
Thank you Ferry, and thank you for the fav! The cathedral here is in the city centre, with many more houses and other buildings behind it lower down the hill at the other side.
Ian, you took a picture perfect shot of this lovely castle and from what you stated, just in time. your historical information accompanying your pictures are always of interest. fav.
Thank you Tony, and thank you for the fav! - the train had just pulled away from the railway station so it was running slowly. The main problems were the reflections on the windows, and the slight tint in the glass. I got the angle OK to minimise the reflection, but I'm not sure I got the colour balance quite right to get rid of the tint.
Ian
Thank you Dianne - the cathedral and castle nearby really dominate the view over the city.
Ian
Thank you Padlock - I hadn't realised photography wasn't allowed in St Pauls. It is a shame. I do have some old transparencies of the interior of Durham cathedral from before the ban was put in place.
Ian
Thank you Graham, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Pete, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Denise - it is a beautiful building, inside and out!
Ian
Thank you Cindy - this is one of my favourite views from a train window!
Ian
Thank you Brian - it's a super view from the train as it crosses the viaduct.
Ian
Thank you Gloria, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Therese, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Doug, this is one of my favourite views from a train!
Ian
Thank you Ferry, and thank you for the fav! The cathedral here is in the city centre, with many more houses and other buildings behind it lower down the hill at the other side.
Ian
Thank you Lynne, one of my favourite views from a train!
Ian
Thank you Ivan - I'm glad you have changed your mind about having a break from 365!
Ian
Thank you Bruni, and thank you for the fav - the view of this cathedral from the train really is special!
Ian
Glad you are sticking with us a little longer!
Ian
I agree Margaret, it is a fabulous building inside and out, and the view from the top is wonderful!
Ian