The original cathedral of Notre Dame Bayeux was dedicated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror. The Cathedral was used to display the Bayeux tapestry. It was destroyed in 1105 during a civil war between the sons of William. Reconstruction commenced quickly, initially in a Romanesque style, though in the mid 12th century it adopted a gothic style. It would continue to be built and developed for nearly 500 years.
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Bayeux Cathedral
Notre Damme |
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Bayeux Cathedral
Notre Damme at night |
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Bayeux Cathedral Front entrance |
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Bayeux Cathedral Knave |
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Bayeux Cathedral Ceiling |
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Bayeux Cathedral Selfie |
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Bayeux Cathedral St Georges Chapel |
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Bayeux Cathedral WW1 Memorial |
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Bayeux Cathedral WW1 Memorial |
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Bayeux Cathedral Peace Chapel |
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Bayeux Cathedral
Peace Chapel WW2 Memorial |
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Bayeux Cathedral
British 56th Infantry Brigade Memorial |
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Bayeux Cathedral
British 56th Infantry Brigade Memorial |
The 56th Brigade was attached to the 50th (Nortumbrian) Division for D-Day and it's units liberated Bayeux on 7th June 1944.
56th Infantry Brigade
2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment