Portsmouth Cathedral History

Some Key Dates The Early Years 1185 Church built 1449 Church closed after the murder of the Bishop of Chichester in its parish,Portsmouth was excommunicated! 1642 Tower suffered damage from Cannon fire in the Civil war. 1691 Church rebuilt Modern History 1927 Diocese of Portsmouth created and the church chosen as its Cathedral. 1930 Enlargement of the Church started 1939 Work suspended with a temporary wall erected. 1991 Work completed, the new Nave is completed
And some facts
*Unknown sailor from a well known ship* In a modern grave within the church lies a unknown sailor from the Mary Rose. Laid to rest here in 1984 after the famous wreck was discovered off Portsmouth in 1982 *Relic of a well known Sailor and a well known ship* Within a glass case lies a fragment of the Ensign flown at the battle of Trafalgar on the Victory. It was paraded at Nelsons funeral and was destined to lie in the grave with him. But, at the last moment the Sailors at the graveside ripped the battle torn flags to shreds to keep their own momentos. The fragments of flag became valuable items to sell or pass on as heirlooms. This section was donated to the Church by a Mr Durrel in memory of his son.

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