d by the Master
of the Rolls; (4) the well-known works of Britton and Willis on the
English Cathedrals; and (5) the very excellent series of Handbooks to
the Cathedrals originated by the late Mr John Murray; to which the
reader may in most cases be referred for fuller detail, especially in
reference to the histories of the respective sees.

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AUTHOR'S PREFACE

As much as possible of this brief description of Durham is from the
personal acquaintance of the writer with the building. Yet many
authorities have, of necessity, been consulted in its preparation,
notably a pamphlet by the Rev. Canon W. Greenwell, and the "County of
Durham," by J.R. Boyle, F.S.A. Thanks are also due to the authorities of
the Cathedral for having freely given permission to make drawings and
measurements, and to the late Mr Weatherall, chief verger, for his
kindly assistance and information.

The illustrations are chiefly from sketches and drawings by the writer,
and from photographs reproduced by the kindness of the Photochrom
Company, Ltd., and Messrs S.B. Bolas & Co.

J.E.B.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.--The Building of the Church 3

CHAPTER II.--Description of the Exterior 21
The Towers 21
The East Front 22
The West Front 25
The North Door 25
The South Door 26
The West Door 28
The Cloister 29
The Chapter-House 32
The Dun Cow 35

CHAPTER III.--Description of the Interior 39
The Nave 39
The Choir 40
The Neville Screen 43
The Transepts 50
The Tower 53
The East End 54
The Chapel of the Ni