The original building was founded to the north of the present one. Work began on a new cathedral in 1079 and was consecrated in 1093. It has the longest nave of any Gothic cathedral in Europe. See William Walker for the story of how the Cathedral almost sank.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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