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Cathedral of St Mary: Cloister Range, Chapter House and Undercroft with Refectory

A Grade I Listed Building in Worcester, Worcestershire

Cathedral Church of Christ and St Mary, Worcester: the south cloister

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Worcester Cathedral has been the seat of a bishopric since the 7th century, and was served by monks until the Reformation. St Oswald and St Wulfstan were among the bishops. The southern alley may have contained an area for weekly ritual foot washing (Mandatum or Maundy), being close to the lavatorium and entrances to the refectory. A novice’s school and possibly one for the sons of rich tenants may well have been in this area. Since the 18th century, the Cathedral has been famous for its part in the annual Three Choirs Festival, the oldest choral festival in existence. Sir George Gilbert Scott supervised extensive renovation work in the 19th century.

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