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	Church in Wales Eglwys Yng Nghymru LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf
		The Society of The Friends of Llandaff Cathedral was formed in 1933.
		The Society is presently supporting the improvement of the area leading to the West Front and the external and internal lighting of the Cathedral.
		Applications should be accompanied by a cheque, made out to 'The Friends of Llandaff Cathedral', and a stamped addressed envelope.
	www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk /friends.htm (746 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral
		Llandaff Cathedral is situated in the suburb of Llandaff in the city of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and is the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff.
		During the English Civil War, the cathedral was overrun by Parliamentarian troops, and by 1720 the southwest tower was in a state of collapse.
		During the 19th century, when the Bishop of Llandaff began, for the first time, to reside in his diocese, the cathedral was extensively restored, the tower rebuilt and a spire added.
	www.wapipedia.org /wikipedia/mobiletopic.aspx?cur_title=Llandaff_Cathedral (437 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Llandaff
		Llandaff, which after the retirement of Dubricius to Bardsey came to be the chief monastery.
		Llandaff was situated belonged to the kings or chiefs of Morganwg or Owent, who presented gifts of lands to the Church of
		The cathedral, begun in 1120, was enlarged at the close of the twelfth century.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/09315c.htm (647 words)

	GO BRITANNIA! Wales: Sacred Places - Llandaff (Thlan daff) Cathedral
		Llandaff Cathedral once again took it all in stride; its whole history is one of destruction and reconstruction, of tragedy and triumph.
		Norman Bishop Urban began building the present cathedral in 1120 when the Normans were consolidating their rule in that part of the country, but only little remains of that early edifice apart from a Norman arch and traces of some windows.
		Teilo, the cathedral's founder, is also buried here; to swear upon his tomb was considered to be an extremely solemn oath upon which, over the centuries, many a contract was sealed.
	britannia.com /celtic/wales/sacred/llandaff.html (1043 words)

	GENUKI: Llandaff - Lewis 1833
		The cathedral, together with many other ecclesiastical structures in the principality, sustained great injury from the forces of the insurgent leader Owain Glyndwr, who is also said to have destroyed the neighbouring castellated mansion of the bishop.
		The priest-vicars alternately officiate in the cathedral, as the parochial church, and at Whitchurch, an adjoining parish united to that of Llandaf.
		The Resident Population of this Parish, in 1801, (consisting of the Hamlets of Canton, Elay, Fairwater, Gabalfa, and Llandaff) was 860.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/wal/GLA/Llandaff/Lewis1833.html (2401 words)

	GeoArch: Archaeology at the Cathedral School, Llandaff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The site includes an area of medieval occupation close to Bishops' Castle (the residence of the Bishops of Llandaff from the late 13th to 15th centuries), which includes a defensive ditched compound, possibly occupied during the building of the castle.
		The backfill of the ditch included a major deposit of kiln wasters of ridge tiles and pottery in "Vale Ware" dating to the 14th century.
		The school site is bisected by the line of the former Cardiff to Llandaff road, which was diverted to the west when Admiral Matthews built Llandaff Court (the core of the school's buildings) in the 1740s.
	www.geoarch.co.uk /llandaff (257 words)

	Wales At Heart
		Just outside the centre of Cardiff is Llandaff Cathedral, built on a site first occupied by a religious community founded by St. Teilo in the 6th century.
		This damage by bombing during World War II created the opportunity to introduce an element of modernity when the cathedral was restored in the 'fifties with a remarkable new feature - Sir Jacob Epstein's awesome sculpture, 'Christ in Majesty', a contemporary sculpture that climbs to the very roof, dominating the interior of the cathedral.
		The first Norman appointment to Llandaff was a Welshman, Urban, or Gwrgan, Archdeacon of Llandaff whose ambition was to build an impressive cathedral church.
	www.walesatheart.com /wahcastles/llandaff.htm (155 words)

	Church in Wales Eglwys Yng Nghymru LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf
		Cathedral schools were established to educate the boys who sang treble in their choirs.
		A German landmine severely damaged the Nave of the Cathedral in 1941 and, when restoration work was completed in 1955, the old School building being found to be "unsuitable" caused it to move to the present premises, which had until then been used as the Bishop's Palace.
		The Cathedral Organist is always pleased to see boys who would like to audition for choristerships and their parents are warmly invited to contact the school or the Cathedral for further details of this very demanding but rewarding life.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /llandaff/music.htm (922 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral- Cardiff, United Kingdom - VirtualTourist.com
		Indeed, one of the centrepieces of the cathedral is also one of its most controversial - the reinforced concrete arch surmounted by Sir Jacob Epstein’s aluminium statue of Christ in Majesty added in the 60's as a striking contrast between new and old...
		The jewel in the crown of Llandaff is undoubtedly the Cathedral.
		After a visit to the Cathedral you could go for a walk along the riverbank of the Taff, which is on the doorstep, or an explore of the village.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/South_Glamorgan/Cardiff-315777/Things_To_Do-Cardiff-Llandaff_Cathedral-BR-1.html (1070 words)

	GeoArch: Archaeology at the Cathedral School, Llandaff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The site includes an area of medieval occupation close to Bishops' Castle (the residence of the Bishops of Llandaff from the late 13th to 15th centuries), which includes a defensive ditched compound, possibly occupied during the building of the castle.
		The backfill of the ditch included a major deposit of kiln wasters of ridge tiles and pottery in "Vale Ware" dating to the 14th century.
		The school site is bisected by the line of the former Cardiff to Llandaff road, which was diverted to the west when Admiral Matthews built Llandaff Court (the core of the school's buildings) in the 1740s.
	www.geoarch.demon.co.uk /llandaff/index.html (266 words)

	Landaff Cathedral
		Norman Bishop Urban began building the present cathedral in the year ll20 when the Normans were consolidating their rule in that part of the country, but only very little remains of that early edifice apart from a Norman arch and traces of windows.
		The greater part of the present cathedral, including the nave and chancel arcades, the West front and the chapter house were completed by l250.
		In the l960's the striking parabolic concrete arch that so dominates the interior of the cathedral was completed by George Pace, surmounted by a cylindrical organ case bearing a huge Christ in Majesty (The Majestas) worked in unpolished aluminum by world-renowned sculptor Jacob Epstein.
	welshdragon.net /resources/sacred/llandaff.shtml (1122 words)

	Printed Materials Collection - A Selection of Special Collections: Llandaff Cathedral Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The more valuable and rare printed books from the Cathedral Library were deposited at the National Library of Wales in 1943 and purchased by the Library in 1984.
		There is a printed catalogue of the library at Llandaff: Catalogue of the Cathedral Library, 1887 (with Supplement, July 1902).
		A schedule of books removed from the Cathedral Library, Llandaff, to the National Library of Wales, 1934 (typescript).
	www.llgc.org.uk /lp/lp0124.htm (125 words)

	GENUKI: Llandaff
		The Cathedral church at Llandaff is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is in the Benefice of Llandaff with Capel Llanilltern, and Diocese of Llandaff.
		Llandaff Cathedral, Dean and Chapter records "Chapter act books, 1817-1964; and form of Oath to be taken by Canon on admission to Canonry, [19th century]."
		"Llandaff Burial Board was set up by the parish vestry in 1859, and purchased three pieces of land adjacent to Llandaff cathedral graveyard for a new cemetery, which opened in 1860.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/wal/GLA/Llandaff (887 words)

	About Llandaff
		After the Reformation the Cathedral fell into decline; in the 18th century John Wood attempted a classical remodeling.
		The structure was restored by John Prichard and his partner Seddon, aided and abetted by Rossetti, beginning in the 1840s, and culminating with the rebuilding of the SW tower (1867-9).
		Associated with the Cathedral on the green are the remnants of a 13th-century bell tower, a nearby lych gate by Prichard and the Preaching Cross, which retains a 13th-century shaft.
	www.civictrustwales.org /llandaff/place2.htm (385 words)

	Masonic Province of South Wales, Eastern Division
		Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral saw a gathering of hundreds of Freemasons accompanied by their families and friends on Saturday 25th May 2002.
		He thanked the Dean of Llandaff for allowing the use of the Cathedral and the Verger for help with the logistics of the occasion.
		I am most appreciative of their endeavours for the Province and Free-masonry, and it was a lovely meeting for all the religions represented.
	www.province.org.uk /Temp/20020525_cathedral.htm (557 words)

	Church goods of Llandaff cathedral and diocese (1558): Introduction \| British History Online
		When Catholicism was restored on the accession of Mary Tudor, a petition was sent to the Queen by the inhabitants of Glamorgan, complaining of the spoliation and desecration of their cathedral, and praying that the offenders might be compelled to make restitution.
		Whatever was then done in the way of reparation at Llandaff was but temporary, for the final triumph of the Reformation under Elizabeth was followed by the almost total destruction of the cathedral fabric.
		This lay a roofless ruin, until the revival of artistic sentiment led to its admirable restoration in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=48098 (651 words)

	Church in Wales Eglwys Yng Nghymru LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf
		These three Celtic Saints remain patron saints of the present Cathedral and are represented by the three mitres in the Cathedral badge.
		A great deal of the 19th century work inside the Cathedral perished when the building was heavily damaged and the roof destroyed in the 1939-45 War.
		The cathedral church is one of the principal instruments used by the Church, gathered round its bishop, in its work of praising the Holy Name of God and enlarging His kingdom.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /llandaff/history.htm (1054 words)

	GENUKI: Slaters Commercial Directory, Llandaff, Glamorgan, 1880
		Near the cathedralare the remains of the ancient castellated palace of the bishops; the bishop's court was purchased in 1850; services in the English and Welsh languages are conducted in the cathedral.
		This institution is superintended by a lady and two assistants, its object being the rescue of these women who have falled from the parths of virtue, and either to return themto their friends or place them in situations where they may earn an honest livelihood.
		In the interior is an ancient carved font, said to have belonged to the church of St. Fagan; there are several stained glass windows to the memory of the Clive family.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/GLA/Llandaff/slaters.1880.html (1894 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral - Macdonald UK Hotels, Short Breaks and Holidays
		Nestling in a grassy hollow, Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral is a prime attraction for both worshippers and visitors, who take the woodland path to the cathedral from Llandaff Green.
		The cathedral was built in the 6th century on the site of a religious community founded by St Teilo and was subsequently rebuilt in stone in the 12th century.
		With a succession of builders adding to the church, every style of medieval architecture was represented in the building.
	www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk /WhatsOn/event_detail.asp?eventID=103626 (237 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff, Cardiff
		Llandaff Cathedral, 2 miles north of Cardiff City centre, is one of Britain's oldest Cathedrals, dating from 1120 and a place of worship since AD560.
		The Cathedral is the parish church of Llandaff, so all parish church activities take place here, as well as those associated with a Cathedral.
		The Cathedral is a centre for all who wish to glorify God - it is very much part of the life of Llandaff, the City of Cardiff and the diocese.
	www.findachurch.co.uk /churches/st/st17/lc/index.html (154 words)

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	Concert on 24 March 2007 at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Concert on 24 March 2007 at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff
		Llandaff Cathedral is the ideal setting for Bruckner’s Mass in E-minor - for eight part choir and wind orchestra.
		It is a beautiful blend of intricate Italian Renaissance polyphony with exquisite a cappella writing, dark sonorities, and lush harmonies of the Romantic period.
	www.concertdiary.com /home/concert_details.asp?id=73198&ref=13&hide= (205 words)

	Re: Captain Robert Mathew/s 1990's Llandaff Cathedral Wales
		In Reply to: Re: Captain Robert Mathew/s 1990's Llandaff Cathedral Wales by david reed matthews
		Llandaff Cathedral, dedicated to C6th Celtic St Tielo, was sacked by Owen Glyndwr in C15th.
		Reputedly as a reward for Sir David Mathew's act of devotion in its restoration the then Bishop gave the relic (the skull of St Tielo) to the Mathews.
	genforum.genealogy.com /matthews/messages/5403.html (160 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| South East Wales \| Cathedral bird headless in storm
		A headless bird has caused a bit of a flap at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff after the spire's golden weather vane was hit by lightning.
		Mr Turk explained: "The first we knew the cathedral has been affected by lightning was when all the alarms were activated at around twenty past five in the morning.
		The cathedral's weather vane has now suffered the curse of being hit twice by lightning in recent years, after it was damaged in 2003.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/south_east/6412077.stm (403 words)

	The Sound of Bells - Llandaff Cathedral
		They hang in the north-west tower of the cathedral and can be heard to great effect from the far end of a path which rungs past the west end of the Cathedral, just outside the Prebendal House.
		The effect of these two factors taken together, one supposes, is to give the Llandaff trebles a flattish, gentle sound, quite the opposite of bright.
		In the Llandaff tenor the sequence is a remarkable -2400, -1199, 0, 1245, 2395.
	www.hibberts.co.uk /collect/llandaff.htm (834 words)

	BBC - WW2 People's War - Cardiff Under Attack by the Luftwaffe Part 1 Llandaff Cathedral is badly damaged
		After that experience the people of Cardiff and in particular Llandaff, went out of their way to support and help one another in a manner that was quite unique.
		As a footnote I might mention that Llandaff Cathedral has since become famous for its interior centrepiece, a parabolic arch upon which is mounted a figure of Christ in Majesty by Jacob Epstein.
		My impression of Llandaff Cathedral on the afternoon of 2.January,1941, was that it appeared darker and narrower inside than it does today.
	www.bbc.co.uk /ww2peopleswar/stories/26/a1360126.shtml (3498 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral - Definition, explanation
		On the evening of January 2, 1941 during World War II a German bomb fell beside the cathedral, causing massive destruction including that of the organ, only back in service since 1938.
		Of British cathedrals, only Coventry Cathedral was damaged more.
		Cathedral and Parish Church of SS Peter and Paul...
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/l/ll/llandaff_cathedral.php (650 words)

	Llandaff Cathedral on AboutBritain.com
		The new Cathedral was later extended and prospered but in the 16th century, following the Reformation, its fortunes declined.
		The Cathedral is open daily from apporximately 9.00am to 7.00pm.
		Cathedral visits, with or without a guide are free, but we do suggest that visitors make a donation of £2.00 per person.
	www.aboutbritain.com /LlandaffCathedral.htm (690 words)

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