Vinefields and King's Orchard
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The planting of 100 vines by the Cathedral’s Head Gardener, assisted by Simpson Wine Estate, is recreating the medieval vineyard once within the area now known as King’s Orchard.
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Tree conservation
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Caring for the enormous Copper Beech tree towering over the South Nave Transept and an elderly tree in the Precinct requires a specialist tree inspection.
Read MoreLeaves of the Trees
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Leaves of the Trees saw the east end of the Cathedral carpeted with 5,000 metal leaves as part of an art display by Peter Walker.
Read MoreSpire lighting
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The spire was fitted with full-colour LED lighting in early 2020 to acknowledge, commemorate and celebrate national and international events and causes throughout the year.
Read MoreWar damage repairs
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Cathedral Architect W. A. Forsyth reports on the repairs to the Cathedral and claims to the War Damage Commission. Featured in The Eighth Annual Report of the Friends of Rochester Cathedral Annual, published May 1950.
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