| Treasure |
Valuable? |
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| Charles Dickens' Memorial |
Dickens loved Rochester, lived nearby and based many of his tales in the town. |
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| Fresco |
This 2004 fresco, depicting a Biblical scene (presumably), but painted in the Byzantine style (so, no perspective), draws visitors from around the globe, although this might be because it is located immediately behind the tills to the gift shop. |
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| Library doorway |
This 1343 doorway was originally the entrance to the monk's dormitory, and now to a library. |
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| Magna Carta |
There are not many of these left. This is a bit special. |
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| Mosaic memorial to the Royal Engineers. |
As you enter through the West Front, this mosaic in memory of fallen Royal Engineers is a handsome tribute. |
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| Rose Windows |
The coloured windows in this church may startle you, and the jewels are the circular ones |
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| The Kent Bell |
A shiny bell! |
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| The Wren Library |
A rare collection of manuscripts... |
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| Wheel of Fortune |
A real treasure, this painting only resurfaced after restoration work in the 1880s. It bears wounds from the English civil war and is a must-see. |
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