Explore Manchester Cathedral

In a country with a history stretching back as far as ours, there are a number of religious historical sites scattered around the UK. One such site you should check out when in Manchester is the Manchester Cathedral whose historical background may surprise you.

Manchester Cathedral has undergone extensive refurbishment inside and out to keep it in standing and workable order and so appears much younger than it really is. Surprisingly, Manchester Cathedral dates back to around 700 CE as evidenced by the Angel Stone which was discovered embedded into the South Porch of the Cathedral.

During its long history, the Manchester Cathedral and the land around it has passed from King William the Conqueror to the son of the Earl of Shrewsbury. The area was then passed to the Greslet family. Robert Greslet then decided in 1215 to build the current church which later became the Parish Church of Manchester.

The Manchester Cathedral is not only an interesting site to visit because of its history, there are also often a host of events and displays on for everyone to enjoy. To ensure you can give your historical and religious journey through Manchester’s past all of your attention, make sure you hire a limousine for the day to make your touring smoother, more luxurious and more relaxing.

Your limousine will pick you up from your door and the chauffeur will worry about the driving, traffic and parking, all you have to worry about is exploring Manchester’s history.

Until October this year, the exhibition, ‘Set All Free’ will be displayed at the Manchester Cathedral, celebrating the bicentenary of the abolition of the British slave trade.

There are also a variety of services, tours and performances on display at the Cathedral throughout the coming moths, so all you have to do is pick a day which will appeal to all of your family.

For more information about hiring a limousine to explore the religious past of Manchester, contact Manchester Limo Hire now.