Wells Cathedral, West Front
The West Front of Wells Cathedral was begun in 1220 and has the biggest collection of medieval statues in Europe. They are meant to be a picture of heaven. Jesus is at the top with his twelve disciples. Saint Andrew, the patron saint of the Cathedral, is in the middle with his cross. Below them are rows of angels, martyrs and Bishops, Kings and knights, and people from the Bible.
Wells Cathedral, West Front
The West Front of Wells Cathedral was begun in 1220 and has the biggest collection of medieval statues in Europe. They are meant to be a picture of heaven. Jesus is at the top with his twelve disciples. Saint Andrew, the patron saint of the Cathedral, is in the middle with his cross. Below them are rows of angels, martyrs and Bishops, Kings and knights, and people from the Bible.