- 15 March 2026
Discover the life and legacy of Giles de Bridport, 13th-century swarthy Bishop of Salisbury. Explore his medieval effigy inside Salisbury Cathedral, highlighting deliberate alterations to his nose and lips, his swarthy features, and his historical influence in England.
The Bishop Who Built a Cathedral Robert de Bingham served as Bishop of Salisbury during one of the most important phases in the construction of Salisbury Cathedral. Appointed in 1229, he inherited responsibility for a project that was already underway but still far from completion.