The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, commonly referred to as the Lincoln Cathedral, has been a site of historical and architectural significance since its creation in 1072 AD (Bowley). Its rich history includes the destructive forces of earthquakes, fire, and wind, the famous “crazy vaults” of St. Hugh's Choir, and a nearly 300-year stint as the tallest building in the world ("Lincoln Cathedral"). Lincoln Cathedral is best known as the first church built in what would later be called English Gothic style (Draper). The cathedral is home to many architectural features that make it unique, among them being St. Hugh’s Choir, the focus of the church’s centuries old musical heritage (Kendrick).
This view of the nave shows the many Gothic elements present in the cathedral's style, such as the pointed arches and ribbed vaults as well as the Father Willis Organ.