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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in London, displays the best examples of traditional Indian architecture and craftsmanship.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London - Minature statues of Hindu gods decorate the outside of the temple.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - The Peace Pagoda was built for the Buddhists that reside in Milton Keynes. The Pagoda was built in 1979 by Matsuura Yoshijke from Japan.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - Guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, and the homes of government officials.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - The Peace Pagoda against the sunrise.
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Coventry Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St Michael, commonly known as Coventry Cathedral, is the seat of both the Bishop and the Diocese of Coventry. Coventry new and old cathedral stand side by side.
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Coventry Cathedral - Old cathedral ruins and the Holy Trinity Church spire in the background. The old cathedral was destroyed during the bombings of World War II.
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Coventry Cathedral - A statue of St Michael and the Devil adorns the outside of the new Coventry Cathedral.
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Central Mosque, Bradford - The Bradford Central Mosque is the first mosque to be constructed using the same stone as surrounding mills and terraces.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, was completed in 1967.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - The cathedral was designed by Frederick Gibberd. Gibberd was the winner of a worldwide design competition to design a Roman Catholic cathedral for the city of Liverpool.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - The modern and brightly coloured interior of the cathedral sets it apart from any other cathedral in the UK.
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Westminster Abbey, London - Westminster Abbey is a large Gothic church built in 960 AD. Its beautiful sculpted ceiling would have been brightly coloured at that time.
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Westminster Abbey, London - The stained glass windows of Westminster Abbey date back to the 13th century.
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The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens. - The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens was completed in 1762. The 10-storey structure is undergoing restoration to re-apply the dragon sculptures that once adorned it.
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Buddhapadipa Temple, London - Buddhapadipa Temple is a Thai Buddhist monastery situated in Wimbledon. It is home to Buddhist monks and nuns, but welcomes visitors of any faith to the temple grounds.
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Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough Cathedral has a magnificently detailed facade. Built in 1237, the cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Peterborough.
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Peterborough Cathedral - Detailed sculptures decorate the facade of the historic cathedral.
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Birmingham Buddhist Vihara - The Birmingham Buddhist Vihara caters to members of a small Burmese Buddhist community.
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St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire - The exterior of St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire - St Davids Cathedral displays a dramatic ceiling with intricate carvings and designs.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's most iconic buildings and has also been a focal point for many important historical events in London.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - The cathedral is a gallery in its own right. The interior is decorated with mosaics and marble sculptures.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - The interior of St. Paul's iconic cathedral dome.
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Peace Pagoda Temple, London - The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park was given to the people of London in 1984 by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order.
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Peace Pagoda Temple, London - The pagoda is taken care of and kept in tip top condition by the Reverend Gyoro Nagase, who came to London from Japan in 1978.
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St. Mary le Bow, London - St. Mary le Bow is a a historic church that was salvaged and rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in London, displays the best examples of traditional Indian architecture and craftsmanship.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London - Minature statues of Hindu gods decorate the outside of the temple.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - The Peace Pagoda was built for the Buddhists that reside in Milton Keynes. The Pagoda was built in 1979 by Matsuura Yoshijke from Japan.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - Guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, and the homes of government officials.
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Peace Pagoda, Milton Keynes - The Peace Pagoda against the sunrise.
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Coventry Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St Michael, commonly known as Coventry Cathedral, is the seat of both the Bishop and the Diocese of Coventry. Coventry new and old cathedral stand side by side.
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Coventry Cathedral - Old cathedral ruins and the Holy Trinity Church spire in the background. The old cathedral was destroyed during the bombings of World War II.
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Coventry Cathedral - A statue of St Michael and the Devil adorns the outside of the new Coventry Cathedral.
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Central Mosque, Bradford - The Bradford Central Mosque is the first mosque to be constructed using the same stone as surrounding mills and terraces.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, was completed in 1967.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - The cathedral was designed by Frederick Gibberd. Gibberd was the winner of a worldwide design competition to design a Roman Catholic cathedral for the city of Liverpool.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - The modern and brightly coloured interior of the cathedral sets it apart from any other cathedral in the UK.
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Westminster Abbey, London - Westminster Abbey is a large Gothic church built in 960 AD. Its beautiful sculpted ceiling would have been brightly coloured at that time.
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Westminster Abbey, London - The stained glass windows of Westminster Abbey date back to the 13th century.
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The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens. - The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens was completed in 1762. The 10-storey structure is undergoing restoration to re-apply the dragon sculptures that once adorned it.
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Buddhapadipa Temple, London - Buddhapadipa Temple is a Thai Buddhist monastery situated in Wimbledon. It is home to Buddhist monks and nuns, but welcomes visitors of any faith to the temple grounds.
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Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough Cathedral has a magnificently detailed facade. Built in 1237, the cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Peterborough.
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Peterborough Cathedral - Detailed sculptures decorate the facade of the historic cathedral.
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Birmingham Buddhist Vihara - The Birmingham Buddhist Vihara caters to members of a small Burmese Buddhist community.
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St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire - The exterior of St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire - St Davids Cathedral displays a dramatic ceiling with intricate carvings and designs.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's most iconic buildings and has also been a focal point for many important historical events in London.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - The cathedral is a gallery in its own right. The interior is decorated with mosaics and marble sculptures.
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St Paul's Cathedral, London - The interior of St. Paul's iconic cathedral dome.
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Peace Pagoda Temple, London - The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park was given to the people of London in 1984 by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order.
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Peace Pagoda Temple, London - The pagoda is taken care of and kept in tip top condition by the Reverend Gyoro Nagase, who came to London from Japan in 1978.
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St. Mary le Bow, London - St. Mary le Bow is a a historic church that was salvaged and rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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Beautiful and fascinating places of worship in the UK
These mosques, churches, synagogues, and temples are both visually stunning and important centres of devotion
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For centuries people of all religions and faiths have built monumental structures to honour higher powers, resulting in awe-inspiring architecture and the most beautiful structures. Take a look at these magnificent places of worship.
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