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May 19, 2007
What happens when you cross a state church with modern fundraising?
Something like this:
Cathedral funds hit £10m targetA campaign to raise £10m for improvements to Norwich Cathedral has finally reached its target.
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Reverend Graham Smith, made the announcement eight years after the appeal started.
Funds raised during the campaign have already paid for a restaurant on the site of a medieval refectory destroyed by Henry VIII.
Work is also due to start this autumn on an education centre on the site of a medieval lodging house.
Campaign manager Henry Cator said: "I believe these two buildings will put Norwich Cathedral in the premier division of cathedrals in the country.
I especially love the caption on the first picture: "The cathedral was founded in 1096 and is still being improved." The refectory looks interesting - it's not only on the site of but inserted into the shell of the medieval refectory (I found some photos on google slightly better for understanding the siting).
Well, if they want to keep the building up they have to do something, especially in the light of the funding cuts from the state agencies. I wish it didn't have to involve bishops appearing in charity pantomimes, but the building is worth it.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at May 19, 2007 7:27 AM