Lincoln Cathedral

Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, begun 1088, Lincoln, England
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

[@frankbadger9881]

I visited Lincoln Cathedral as a child on a school outing and it has always remained the ultimate religious/historical building - nothing else has ever matched the fascination I hold for it. I still have the guide book I bought over sixty years ago.

[@Knappa22]

Lincoln cathedral is the best in the UK, by miles. In the words of John Ruskin - “I have always held and am prepared against all evidence to maintain that the cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedrals we have.”

[@steverobles782]

Yes! Ruskin was spot-on.

[@TheVaughan5]

@@steverobles782 No - it has to be Canterbury, internally. (Lincoln’s exterior is finer) Not just the finest cathedral overall in the U.K. but IMO the finest building in the World.

[@maryhope3199]

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[@lincolnengland5005]

Thank you, that was extremely informative. I'm very proud and blessed to have our cathedral. I must say Dr. Beth has a soothing voice like melted chocolate....she can read me a bed time story any time! Thanks again, keep up the good work!

[@HKSAR55]

I used to go the catherdral everyday when I was a callow youth...I delivered the Linconlshire Echo to the surrounding residential areas...I'm still in awe of the place:-)

[@LittleLiviX]

So proud to see a video from my hometown!

[@dusty3357]

Same here omg!!! 19 cross street T_T

[@merciansupremacy5113]

You're blessed with the most beautiful cathedral in the world.

[@AliHussain-fz7pd]

Probably the finest building I've ever had the privilege of walking around & into. Majestic.

[@adolflenin4973]

You are in England?

[@AliHussain-fz7pd]

@@adolflenin4973 No, I visited.

[@KorKhan89]

Brilliant and fascinating stuff, as always! Fun fact: The central tower of Lincoln Cathedral was (probably) the tallest structure in the world after its spire was completed, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza. Sadly, the spire was destroyed in a storm in 1549.

[@R1CH130]

It was indeed the tallest in the world, you are correct

[@jean-luchochart6960]

@@R1CH130 Construite par des normands!

[@adolflenin4973]

What storm?

[@AxR558]

@@adolflenin4973 I was at the cathedral yesterday and one of the staff said that it was more likely that it was more due to the huge weight of the spire and the lack of foundations that really caused it to topple, with the storm just helping things along a little bit

[@monicacall7532]

What a glorious mishmash of styles! Normally I don’t particularly care for Anglo-Norman architecture, but the the surrounds on all three doors on the west front are both beautiful and unique. The crazy vaulting is fantastic! I don’t know who came up with that idea, but it’s so unique. The choir stalls contain the most over the top carvings that I’ve ever seen before in the choir of a cathedral. Are there any other cathedrals that have that degree of carving? I’ve noticed that English cathedrals are all unique in architecture and decor compared to European cathedrals which tend to fit a particular pattern in some basic ways such as having a rose window over the west entrance. Why is that? The Angel Chapel reminds me of Victorian architecture and decor in that just about surface is decorated to the hilt.

[@glomibabel1894]

I like very much cathedrals of england, greetings from burgos (spain)

[@georgealderson4424]

Greetings from England

[@paulcrisp9861]

One of the seven wonders of the world may i say, my spiritual home forever. Beautiful beautiful beautiful. July 2021🙏❤🇬🇧🇬🇧❤🙏🌏🌏

[@bulgarianenglishpropertytr3555]

people in this country realise how blessed to have such amazing architecture, where else in the world is 1000 year old buildings littered all over its landscape?

[@alexandreintouch1847]

euh about all over Europe , Egypt , Mexico , Peru , Chili ....

[@yellowbelly8402]

Yes I agree and my pet hate is chewing gum stuck to pedestrianised areas When i was young t70's 80's there was campaign called "Keep Britain Tidy" And it work,but now days no ones bothers

[@jean-luchochart6960]

Construite par des maçons normands et français! "Opus Frangenicum"!

[@sarribel]

Only Italy and Spain have a richer built heritage in Europe, although them both lag Britain regarding the Beautiful industrial and particularly Victorian architecture. From stonehenge, York or lichfield cathedrals to warwick castle, from the Edinburgh new town to Wentworth woodhouse and St pancras station. From the shard to the future. Splendid lesson.

[@guillermococofrito9196]

@@yellowbelly8402 britain is becoming a dirty overpopulated shithole

[@jphsolutions6869]

So beautiful!!!

[@gilesengineer]

My Church in the early '80s - I loved it.

[@thefilmandmusic]

It dominates Lincoln now, it must have been awe inspiring in medieval times ..

[@MrTorleon]

Thank you. Interesting and informative, and providing useful insight into the stylistic development over these comparatively long periods of construction - terrific stuff :)

[@K0tsTuLl3]

i love this series. please continue this :)

[@AntPDC]

Wonderful survey, thank you. A great pity the Early English chapter house wasn't included - it's a singular glory of Lincoln Cathedral!

[@scottnyc6572]

Such an incredible and unique style of mixed architecture.It has a uniform layout despite the vast array of assorted styles.

[@vorebiz]

It's insane that it's 2023 and Lincoln Cathedral is still a relative obscurity. Definitely the best Cathedral in the UK. It should- unironically- be one of the must-see things to see for international tourists visiting the UK. Up there with Stonehenge, tower bridge and Buckingham Palace. So underrated.

[@sglenny001]

The second best Church building in The world Only beaten by Liverpool Metropolitan both of these too show faith though eyes Lincoln an past link that grew to Grandure and Liverpool its open splendor of clean and modren though that is the way we observe the face of faith

[@monus782]

Such a beautiful structure

[@almeggs3247]

You guys are supertierceronistically fabulosos!

[@hellogoodbye637]

I just love these videos! So informative, so meditative. Just wonderful! Thank you!

[@JTonson]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for this.

[@sabrinanascimento1267]

I love Stain-glassed windows.

[@jasonpikachu7091]

I love you 😍

[@srl6018]

It's stained glass.

[@hellinterface6721]

Your cathedral walktthroughs are the cream of the crop. Very in depth and well put together in a clear and understandable delivery. More!

[@smarthistoryvideos]

Thank you for the kind words. We do hope to have a new video on Gloucester before long (its already recorded) and we had planned a trip to York Minster, Peterborough, Coventry next week but obviously that had to be delayed.

[@bobbyforce1957]

Just gorgeous

[@antic2347]

You can definitely see the roman influence in the western facade, those round arches look like something from the colosseum.

[@N.A.M.LazyCloud]

Thank you for your extremely descriptive videos, I am doing research and relying on the good grace of the people of KZbin, your videos are absolutely rich with information beyond any others I've seen so far. Cheers!

[@smarthistoryvideos]

Thank you!

[@user-jk1tw9cu2v]

❤ I live 20 minutes from here ❤

[@shereejay2496]

Absolutely Fabulous. Can appreciate all the architectural details so much more when viewing. Thanks a million!

[@havingalook2]

It is magnificent as is your presentation of it. So well done. Thank you

[@dbertobis]

For me the so called "crazy vaults", which Beth defines as "irrationals", are instead the expression of a high mathematical knowledge. They are the precursors of what in music would only be reached centuries after (Bach, for example).

[@opabinnier]

I agree: the reference to Bach hits it on the nose. This vaulting has a daring and expansive rationality which is totally enchanting.

[@paisanin2128]

I'm from a northern city in Spain, with a very pure gothic cathedral, and Lincoln cathedral gothic is really shocking to me.

[@abnormallyfunny]

Interesting to hear. Where are you from?

[@paisanin2128]

@@abnormallyfunny , This is the cathedral of my city. A new book says that was begun at 1,222. It's a very different gothic, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmOskGmnZrd3j9k

[@kevinpierce3458]

Shocking in what way?

[@tom_123]

Fantastic content, but the pacing is so fast. You move from one point to the next at a speed that’s at odds with the ancient, meditative subject matter. Just a little breathing space to reflect on the weighty points being made, or the beautiful architecture would make this a definite 10/10. Thank you for the great video!

[@howtubeable]

Normally, I don't complain about the style of SmartHistory, but this time, I had to stop the video several times and replay portions.

[@wendyshortyballam5476]

I love watching your videos thank you for this video

[@olaomosebi-ti9ol]

amazing description and insight into the cathedral !

[@pmajudge]

😇💯👋👋👋👍👍👍!!!💐💐🌹🌹!!! SUPER GREAT INDEED!! FROM,U.K. (2024).

[@marksletters]

Thank you !!!

[@portialiau7407]

終於看懂了教堂建築, thanks a lot.

[@creestee08]

wow wow.

[@SeedsofJoy]

I hope you visited Ely cathedral!

[@smarthistoryvideos]

Sadly, not on this trip-though we have in the past. It is glorious. With luck we will be able to visit again and a make a video about it before too long.

[@Mortifix]

Inspiring

[@thefreakofficial4396]

Really wish you guys would have talked about the Lincoln Imp a bit but great video overall, very informative.

[@smarthistoryvideos]

Our understanding was that the Imp prefers discretion.

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

Wow

[@EASYTIGER10]

I wonder if you could rebuild the spire using modern, lightweight materials that wouldn't put any strain on the tower. It would look amazing.

[@TimSlee1]

Copper would be a good choice material for both its looks and structural integrity.

[@2010ETHANC]

If you ever get a chance to visit the Cathedral at Easter Make sure to attend the Paschal vigil on Easter Saturday. The set ice starts a 8pm and is conducted by candlelight in the 1st part It is a time travel experience. But make sure you attend to worship GOD 1st

[@Kootenayflier]

At 8:46 there is a picture of the Lincoln Imp seated under the corbel (details on Wikipedia).

[@smarthistoryvideos]

glad you noticed!

[@gitman3486]

I remember looking up at the vaulting as a child expecting to find some sort of symmetry and not being able to make sense of it.

[@class1507]

ive noticed i went in there and its older than other building like way older

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@DennyEddie5609]

Ancestor was bishop there soon after building Another ancestor was bishop of Salisbury.

[@BradleyHonsinger]

Imp cited at 8:46!

[@gerryeneral4609]

Aw, you showed, but never mentioned, the fabled Lincoln Imp (8:50).

[@smarthistoryvideos]

Good sighting. The imp gets plenty of attention without us.

[@fernandobarra2974]

🙌🙏🙌

[@danielcooke7441]

Tallest building in the world for a period before the spires came down in a storm. Took the title from the great pyramid.

[@MarioBro15]

Who does the Lincoln Cathedral belong to? I'm doing a presentation on Lincoln Cathedral but couldn't find a specific name.

[@smarthistoryvideos]

The senior most person on site is the Bishop of Lincoln, but the most senior person in the Church of England, which controls the church, is the Archbishop of Canterbury. The monarch has historically, since Henry VIII, been the head of the Church though there was some change there a few years back.

[@MarioBro15]

@@smarthistoryvideos Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@georgealderson4424]

@@smarthistoryvideos What changed?

[@neil7769]

It belongs to the people of Britain, Europe and the world (in that order), as an inalienable part of their shared cultural history.

[@marshja56]

I wonder if there was controversy and arguments when someone proposed the "crazy" vaulting. I can just imagine the push back by the conservative elders - "No way. That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen." The hip young designer - "It's gonna be cool man, like nobody else has anything like this. It's the 1000's, get with it."

[@Sasha0927]

After spending most of my day studying Jira and foreign languages, I can't say how happy I am to hear about this cathedral, lol. Or about anything that isn't Sprints, project configurations, and burndowns... It was so good, but my mind is gone. 😂😭 Anyway, perhaps it's my diminished capacity, but this place is immediately striking. I love the gradient of colors in the bricks outside, it's so pretty taken together. And I spent some time staring at the awkward portrayal of Adam and Eve... Are they infantilized (i.e. sucking their thumbs)? Why are Eve's breasts shaped like literal balloons? Why is the serpent's head so unfortunately positioned (especially in Adam's case, lol)...? A lot going on there. I'd love to get lost outside again. The eastern end of the church took me away. Every detail was so lovely. I've never been more motivated to get my passport once and for all, lol.

[@mattrishton]

Surprised you didn't mention the old spire that made it the tallest building in the world after the Great Pyramid held that title for thousands of years...

[@wobblertv8083]

Tallest building in the world for a period of time .

[@almeggs3247]

Could those faces be Cherubins?

[@wendyshortyballam5476]

Actually London cathedral has 3 bell towers

[@sabrinanascimento1267]

Never heard of it. English. I know French and German. Portuguese .

[@robertlimestone6248]

Purbeck marble is actually hard dark limestone, and not true marble. It can be carved and polished like marble, hence the name.

[@georgealderson4424]

That is very interesting. I have not heard of it. Why is it so hard I wonder?

[@TWOCOWS1]

The screen, or western facade is practically identical in every manner to the famous Arch of Ctesiphon, south of Baghdad. It is uncanny to see their photos side by side. How did the Brits knew and copied from that ancient facade from Ctesiphon??

[@mikedavidson1546]

so we could build these awesome structures in the 1200s and now we build crap .....why don't we build like this anymore?

[@honeysucklecat]

It must be a miracle that they would name it after Abe Lincoln centuries before he was born. It just has to be. Ha ha ha

[@colinhazell6259]

Lovely - but the best Gothic cathedral I think is - Palma, Majorca. Ha! Ha!