Traditionally, it was the presence of a cathedral that would indicate a town was designated a "city". With size or population not factors, it meant that we do have some relatively small cities. Here is a gallery of some of England's cathedrals.
Enjoy!
Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Originally known as The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it was completed in 1258, and possesses the tallest church spire in England (404 ft). Salisbury Cathedral; also contains the world's oldest working clock, from 1386.
Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex, at Sunrise by cathedraljack is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex
Also called The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Chichester Cathedral was founded in 1075. After a fire in 1187, which destroyed much of the town, it was reconsecrated in1199.
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire by cathedraljack is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
Consecrated in 1093, Winchester Cathedral has the greatest length of any Gothic church in Europe. It was the venue for the funeral of William II in 1100.
The 215ft West Tower of Ely Cathedral by cathedraljack is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
To give it its full name, The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely, is the seat of both the Bishop of Ely, and the Bishop of Huntingdon. Building commenced in 1083, and work continued until 1375.
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire by cathedraljack is licensed under CC BY 2.0
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire
One of England's lesser-known cathedrals, it was formerly known as St. Albans Abbey. Work started on the building in 1077, and there have been much work and rebuilding since, as a result of everything from storms to earthquakes. It became a cathedral in 1877.
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