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John Wood, the Elder
- In 1734, work began on a new cathedral, designed by John Wood, the Elder, and nicknamed the “Italian Temple”.
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Llandaff Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf) is an Anglican cathedral and parish church in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. It is the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff, head of the Church in Wales Diocese of Llandaff.
In the early 18th century, when the nave was roofless, following the collapse of the south-east tower, the architect, John Wood the elder of Bath, built a new cathedral beyond the roofless nave, in the style of an Italianate temple.
The Majestas. In his lecture to The Friends of Llandaff Cathedral in July 1950, George Pace, the newly appointed Architect to the Dean and Chapter pointed out that –. In mediaeval days Llandaff in common with other great Cathedrals… had a pulpitum sited at the West end of the choir.
Apr 19, 2020 · John Goodall looks at the remarkable history of the 900-year-old Llandaff Cathedral, from its early beginnings to the trailblazing post-Second World War restoration. Photographs taken by Paul Highnam for the Country Life Picture Library.
6 days ago · A triptych by Dante Gabriel Rossetti was designed for use as a reredos, and new stained glass windows were designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown. The office of Dean was separated from that of the Archdeacon of Llandaff in November 1843.
From 1840, with increased prosperity in the area, a thorough restoration in gothic style under architect John Prichard eradicated the 18th-century work. The impressive south-west tower and spire were added in 1869. The picture above shows the cathedral in the 1890s.
Jan 9, 2013 · Llandaff Cathedral, Wales In the sixth century, Saint Dubricius (Welsh: Dyfrig) founded a community near the ford where the Roman road crossed the river Taff. The first church was built on the site of an existing church by the successor of Dubrisius, Saint Teilo.
