Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral
Took this photograph pre-Covid-19 lockdown on a visit to Durham.
It's the famous Sanctuary Knocker that adorns the main door to the historic Durham Cathedral, probably the finest Norman cathedral in the world and part of a World Heritage Site.
The knocker is in fact a replica with the real one on display inside the cathedral.
I'm always reminded of the occasion a good few years back when the replica was made. The decision had been taken because it was thought that such an historic feature was somewhat vulnerable, being as it was on an outside door.
The children TV programme 'Blue Peter' did a feature about the making of the replica and the filmed item ended with a shot of both the original and the copy side by side.
Cut back live to the studio and presenter Simon Groom, who turns to the camera and comments: "What a beautiful pair of knockers!"
Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral
Took this photograph pre-Covid-19 lockdown on a visit to Durham.
It's the famous Sanctuary Knocker that adorns the main door to the historic Durham Cathedral, probably the finest Norman cathedral in the world and part of a World Heritage Site.
The knocker is in fact a replica with the real one on display inside the cathedral.
I'm always reminded of the occasion a good few years back when the replica was made. The decision had been taken because it was thought that such an historic feature was somewhat vulnerable, being as it was on an outside door.
The children TV programme 'Blue Peter' did a feature about the making of the replica and the filmed item ended with a shot of both the original and the copy side by side.
Cut back live to the studio and presenter Simon Groom, who turns to the camera and comments: "What a beautiful pair of knockers!"