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When Bishop Herbert began building a new cathedral in the English city of Norwich in 1096, he could not have imagined that it would host a 50-foot spiral skis.
But this is precisely what the cathedral in eastern England will do for 10 days this month, giving visitors a rare opportunity to look closely at its medieval roof.
"Look at it differently"
The idea owners hope that the experience will be an opportunity to think differently about construction, life and God.
Reflections Day2: "Exciting & thrilling! I definitely saw the Cathedral differently. "&" 59 years-my first time on a helter-skelter -what fun. Brilliant idea to bring people into this beautiful cathedral "&" Knowing Jesus is FUN !! " pic.twitter.com/a08DUdnwhC
– Norwich Cathedral (@nrw_cathedral) August 9, 2019
The helical glide is part of the "Look at It Different" project and was the idea of priest Andy Bryant who he said came when he was on a trip to the Sistine Chapel in Rome two years ago.
Further Reflections Day2:
I'm 55
anxious & a bit breathless once at the top.
I give myself time,
people are kind.
A whoosh & enormous smile envelopes my face as I fly down. " pic.twitter.com/o8NSTWqwdM– Norwich Cathedral (@nrw_cathedral) August 9, 2019
The passion of tourists to see the famous roof has prompted him to wonder how people get the best view of the cathedral roof.
"Could a nice spiral skis help open discussions about the building and the Lord? By reaching the summit, the visitor will see the cathedral literally differently," he wrote on the cathedral's website.
But it is not free!
For £ 2 ($ 2.42), the visitor can enjoy a unique view of the architectural splendor of the building before sliding onto the spiral skis in the nave.
Whose coming to see us today?
The helter skelter (you might have heard about it) is open from 10 am.
But did you know as part of #SeeingItDifferently you can:
-Lie down and look up
-Take part in a trust trail
-Sit inside the word of God
-Walking Salvation tour and much more. pic.twitter.com/J8HvdpmHdu– Norwich Cathedral (@nrw_cathedral) August 9, 2019
"Entertainment comes in the form of a spiral skis, and seriousness comes from giving opportunities to think and contemplate conversations about God," Bryant said. "This is what the cathedral always does, encouraging conversations about God."
The spiral glide is the Cathedral's latest attempt to attract new worshipers and comes after Rochester Cathedral, England's second oldest cathedral, decided to set up a mini golf course on its plate.
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