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The Cathedral Administrator is responsible for making sure applications are made in the proper way, although they do not have to submit applications themselves. We can help you navigate the application process from beginning to end.
The cathedral administrator is responsible for making sure applications are made in the proper way. We can help you navigate the process from beginning to end.
You can research the history of your church building online using the Church Heritage Record and, if your diocese has signed up for it, apply for faculty online, too. We’ve created digital tools to help you.
You might want to put together a plan to protect your congregation and your church building in case of an emergency. We can help you think ahead.
There may come a time when a church is no longer needed for regular public worship. We can help find a suitable new use for it or, if it is important to the nation’s heritage, preserve it as it stands.
Historic seating can be significant in its own right as well as a major element of the significance of the church as a whole. Changing or replacing it can have a big impact on the interior of your church. We can help you understand your seating and the options for making changes.
You may want to install glass doors, glazed screens or lobbies to create a draught-proof entrance and allow people to have a clear view into the interior. We can help you understand the benefits and the drawbacks.
Churchyards display a variety of historic structures, many listed in their own right. The good management of a churchyard needs to take into account a range of issues, from the burial rights of parishioners to the wildlife management of the churchyard.
Judith Jones, one of over 600 volunters at Lincoln Cathedral, works as a guide showing people all around the building. She is passionate about sharing the historical aspects of the cathedral with visitors.
Learn more about The Pilgrim Way, a resource to help Christian people understand and grow in their faith.