The Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Ring, known by most people as the Cathedral Knocker, was made in the 12th century. The present knocker is a replica, the original is on display in the cathedral museum ...

On a wide promontory above the River Wear, which cuts through this bustling university town, a vast cathedral, ringed by medieval battlements, rises into the cloudy sky. When the cathedral was founded ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. When one thinks of the quintessential English experience, images ...

In many parts of England, cathedrals face a financial crisis: they are expensive to maintain, often need renovations and are almost entirely self-funded – which means they are under constant pressure ...