Reader letter: ‘Chichester Cathedral, what have you done?’

Writes Richard W Symonds, of Ifield Street, Ifield

Thank you Chichester! I had a marvellous early spring day in your city last week.

Chichester Cathedral. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2004273placeholder image
Chichester Cathedral. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2004273

The sun was out – and the people, too. The market was buzzing and the canal was alive with wildlife.

And then on through the cathedral cloisters to give thanks... but no.

The place was dead. Not a soul to be seen. No welcoming café. No beautiful gift shop.

Oh Chichester Cathedral, what have you done?!

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