Latin Inscriptions Tour

St Albans Cathedral has a remarkable and varied collection of Latin Inscriptions. Discover the history of the Cathedral and Abbey church and the people associated with it through these inscriptions to be found throughout the building in stone, glass and brass.

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Where

St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, AL1 1BY

When

Start: 17^th October, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 17^th October, 2026 at 11:45am

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