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Like
many buildings which have stood for centuries, the Cathedral
has had periods of great contrast; periods of intense
activity and vigorous building programmes, and periods
of neglect and decay. There have been Bishops of great
vision and those who were never in residence. Some
of the master masons were visionaries in their own right
and were far ahead of their time. Later, as the power
of the dean grew in relation to that of the bishop,
there were deans of learning and restoring zeal. Money,
or the lack of it was often a significant factor. |
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