Coventry Cathedral

Medieval Period (11th-16th Centuries)

* 1043: Construction of the first cathedral on the site, a Benedictine Priory.
* 11th-12th Centuries: Expansion and rebuilding of the cathedral in Norman style.
* 14th Century: Addition of Decorated Gothic features, including the Lady Chapel and the Great East Window.

Tudor Period (16th-17th Centuries)

* 1539: Dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII; Coventry Priory becomes a secular cathedral.
* 16th-17th Centuries: Further renovations and additions in Renaissance and Baroque styles.

18th and 19th Centuries

* 18th Century: Rebuilding of the spire and major restoration work.
* 19th Century: Gothic Revival renovations and the addition of a new stained glass window.

20th Century

* 1940: Coventry Cathedral is devastated by German bombing during the Blitz. Only the ruins of the tower and spire remain.
* 1951: Competition held to design a new cathedral.
* 1956-1962: Construction of the modern Coventry Cathedral, designed by Basil Spence.
* 1962: Consecration of the new cathedral.

Modern-Day (21st Century)

* 20th Anniversary (1982): Installation of the tapestry “Christ in Glory,” designed by Graham Sutherland.
* 50th Anniversary (2012): Restoration and refurbishment of the cathedral.
* Present Day: Coventry Cathedral continues to be an icon of reconciliation and peace, hosting numerous events and exhibitions. It remains a popular tourist destination, renowned for its striking architecture and stained glass windows.