The Medieval West Doors

This enormous pair of doors once stood at the main entrance to the church at the far west end of the Nave. They date from the 1400s when the church was at the centre of England’s leading abbey.

The doors were opened wide for religious processions. For everyday use, monks and visiting pilgrims used the small door-within-a-door. Huge iron nails in a pattern hold together the layers of oak panelling. Wood was skilfully carved on the outer surface to creat elegant decoration.*

The Medieval West Doors

The Medieval West Doors

*from a signboard next to the doors

4 Comments CherryPie on Jan 24th 2025

4 Responses to “The Medieval West Doors, St Albans Cathedral”

  1. lisl says:

    It’s good they have taken them right inside, Cherie. They are works of art

  2. Hi Cherry Pie,
    “Are you going to Saint Albans this year ?” means only one thing to me. The Organ Museum full of lovely old restored mechanical instruments. Our group used to visit and play there several times a year. I recommend a visit, as it is a living museum and nearly every instrument is played and explained – a sort of ‘Musical Program’ to sit down to and enjoy.
    I trust all is well with you both. At 82, I’m beginning to mature now. Like a fine wine.

    • CherryPie says:

      We hope to visit St Albans again this year. I had not heard of the Organ Museum. It looks like it might not be open when we plan to visit at Easter which is a shame, it sounds interesting.

      We are both well thankyou, although mum is creaking at the seams…

      I tried to find ‘your’ link that you mentioned in your card but google failed me.

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