Churches in Porstmouth

Porstmouth is steeped in both Army and Naval history. The oldest building Wymering Manor dates back to 1042 and that's really old. 

The Cathedral known as the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury began construction in 1185. It's a very bitty building because its been built, bit by bit over time. The chapel, as it was then, survived a bombing by the French in 1337 and then in 1683-1693 a new nave, aisles and a west tower were added. In 1927 the church was declared a Cathedral. 
The setting is very attractive with wild daffodils all around the grave stones.

The Garrison Church was built in 1212 originally as a hospice for pilgrims, the sick and the elderly with a chapel attached. In the 16th century it was used as an armoury. In 1866 restoration began and a lot of improvements were made to stained glass windows and pavings. Sadly a lot of this fine work was lost in a 1941 bombing.
In 1662 King Charles II was married here and funnily enough it is still used for weddings today.