The Church Commissioners’ representative in the House of Commons has paid a visit to Lichfield Cathedral.
Andrew Selous came to the city after previously being invited by Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant.
Pat Scaife, one of the cathedral’s stewards and a local historian, guided Andrew and Michael around the cathedral with Canons Andrew Stead and Gregory Platten.
Mr Selous said:
“We saw the medieval library, an early hand-scribed edition of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and later had discussions with Simon Warburton and Stephen Packham around the funding of our cathedrals.”
Andrew Selous
Sir Michael added:
“This was a very worthwhile visit and I am really grateful for the cathedral finding the time to host us in this way.
“Our ancient cathedrals are part of the fabric of our life – whether we be Anglican, of another faith, or no religion at all – and it is important that they be maintained for futuire generations.
“Lichfield Cathedral was completed around 1280. I would hope it will still be a part of Lichfield life in another 800 years.”
Michael Fabricant
