The Cathedral and the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, St. Dionysius and St George in Manchester - this is the full and official name of Manchester Cathedral, an architectural and historical monument. Rebuilt and restored in the Victorian era and after the bombing of World War II, it has kept the beauty and splendor of the Gothic style of the perpendicular.

First Church of the Virgin Mary was built on this spot in 1215, but by that time the buildings did not survive. The cathedral was built in parts, but the main building of the cathedral is associated with the name James Stanley, churchwarden in 1485-1506 GG, whose relationship with the Tudor dynasty and provided him with a wealth of opportunity for the construction of hiring the best artists of the country. It was at this time were converted nave ceiling and the choir, and performed amazing carvings decorating the cathedral. Nave Manchester Cathedral is considered the most extensive in England. The roof is supported by carved figures of angels in human growth, playing various musical instruments.

In the middle of the XIX century in the cathedral were conducted large-scale restoration work. In 1940 the cathedral was badly damaged by bombing, and restoration work took about 20 years. Stained glass windows were restored only in 1980-90.

In the cathedral archives are stored in 1421.