Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

cathedral, Guildford, England, United Kingdom

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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is a modern Anglican cathedral located in Guildford, England. Designed by Sir Edward Maufe, its construction spanned from 1936 to 1968, making it the second newly sited Anglican cathedral built in England since the Reformation. The new diocese was established in 1927, separating from Winchester. The cathedral is situated on Stag Hill, near the buildings of the University of Surrey. Guildford itself is a town and borough in Surrey, historically significant with a Norman castle and many old buildings along its High Street.1

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…Stag Hill is the modern cathedral (1936–68) designed by Sir Edward Maufe, the second newly sited Anglican cathedral built in England since the Reformation. The new diocese was separated from Winchester in 1927. Nearby are the buildings of the University of Surrey (incorporated 1966).
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…Stag Hill is the modern cathedral (1936–68) designed by Sir Edward Maufe, the second newly sited Anglican cathedral built in England since the Reformation. The new diocese was separated from Winchester in 1927. Nearby are the buildings of the University of Surrey (incorporated 1966).
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