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From: jpexg@mit-hermes.ARPA (John Purbrick)
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Subject: Re: Re: cathedral photography in England
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>Some words of warning about cathedral photography.  Some cathedrals in England
> do not allow photography.  Some allow it by permission only.  (How do you get
> permission?  I never bothered trying, so don't know.) 

I have different experiences from Vick Bennison. I've taken pictures in several
English cathedrals and churches, and they don't normally restrict just plain
photos, but they do tend to prohibit flashes and tripods. Those old places tend
to be gloomy enough that a hand-held picture without flash is next to 
impossible, but if you enquire at the gift shop (was there once a guy who
objected violently to commercial activities in places of worship?) they will
generally let you use your equipment on payment of a fee of a pound or two. 
Actually, I don't grudge them any money they ask; most cathedrals are 
desperately poor and have heavy expenses.

Incidentally, some cathedrals operate a discreetly placed "refectory" which is
a good place for lunch. Try the one at Gloucester!

			John Purbrick
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