Here are 10 quirky things about Ripon Cathedral you probably didn't know

By Finola Fitzpatrick
Published 14th Mar 2019, 11:10 GMT
Updated 14th Mar 2019, 11:13 GMT

We are so lucky to have our stunning Cathedral in Ripon - steeped in history, and a beating heart of the community, there are so many interesting aspects of the ancient building.

And behind the scenes, there are so many dedicated volunteers who work so hard to make things happen at the Cathedral - here is a round-up of 10 quirky facts about Ripon Cathedral that you probably didn't know.

We are so lucky to have Ripon Cathedral - here are 10 quirky facts about the stunning historical building.placeholder image
We are so lucky to have Ripon Cathedral - here are 10 quirky facts about the stunning historical building.
This is close to a million dongs.placeholder image
This is close to a million dongs.
That's a lot of Amens!placeholder image
That's a lot of Amens!
Visitors to Ripon Cathedral light a further 15,000 candles each year.placeholder image
Visitors to Ripon Cathedral light a further 15,000 candles each year.
And in the course of a year, the verger team walk an estimated 3,000 km inside the Cathedral.placeholder image
And in the course of a year, the verger team walk an estimated 3,000 km inside the Cathedral.
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