St Albans Cathedral to shift 'historic' items in auction

Bidders can purchase an eclectic mix of items from the Edwardian and Victorian era's, that were found in the church's Cockloft and deemed surplus to requirements.

The auction begins on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 8, and ends at 7pm Wednesday,  January 15.

Some of the cathedral items up for auction. (Image: St Albans Cathedral) Rev Will Gibbs, Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care said: "These fascinating items are no longer in use or needed by the Cathedral and so we would love them to be enjoyed by others.

"We always want people to feel at home at the Cathedral, now you have the chance to have a little bit of the Cathedral in your home."

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Currently, the items are on display in the North Transept if you wish to seem them in person.

A statement on the cathedral's website added: "Own a Piece of St Albans Cathedral! 

"St Albans Cathedral is auctioning a collection of furniture as part of a spring clean."

To register and bid go to bid.humbertellis.com where there is a fully illustrated catalogue of over 30 lots with images, descriptions and measurements.