MV in England: Inside Winchester School
Winchester Cathedral
Even the tech guy has issues with web filters when traveling. My host’s internet service doesn’t allow me to access the MVinEngland website after 9pm, but it does allow me to access this site so I am going to post my MVinEngland blog here.
Today we traveled to Winchester, which by legend is the location of King Arthur’s famed Camelot. Now, it’s well known as the home of Winchester Cathedral, which dates to the 11th Century. The Cathedral has the longest nave of any European Gothic cathedral. Built in part on unstable ground, William “Diver Bill” Walker, a deep sea diver, worked for several years underground shoring up the foundation beginning in 1906.
Winchester School Chapel
After a bit of time exploring High Street, an unusual experience awaited the group. We had the opportunity to tour Winchester College, which opened in 1394. Normally, seeing only the exterior wall of these prestigious schools is all we would ever be able to see. This year, we gained access by a guided tour from an alumnus, and it was a great treat. A new experience no previous MV in England attendee has had.
A grand birthday cake and a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday for Anne (happy birthday!) at dinner, some soccer and a movie, and time to call it a night. Tomorrow it is off to Greenwich and London.
More photos included in this Flickr collection.
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I’m glad to hear the trip is going well so far! Have fun!