Norwich Cathedral made a lasting impression on me. While staying in Cromer, I learned much of its fascinating history during a day-trip back in 2017. Later on during that vacation, when we had moved base-camp and were staying much farther away, I found I yearned for a second visit.
So my wife and I made the long drive back to Norwich, and experienced the Cathedral's wonder one more time.
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| Dippy the Dinosaur (from Twitter) |
Currently, the cathedral is displaying an entirely different form of history. A traveling exhibit, called Dippy The Dinosaur, is now on display inside Norwich Cathedral. As a Diplodocus, Dippy is a friendly dinosaur with a congenial temperament.
Just as important, Dippy is a herbivore, and never eats people.
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| Dippy the Dinosaur (from Twitter) |
While learning about the history of a building that dates back nearly a thousand years, visitors can learn about an animal that lived millions of years ago. While learning about the religious and cultural issues that worshipers and civic leaders faced in bygone eras, visitors can learn about a Diplodocus that lived in an entirely different period.
The Jurassic Period, to be specific.
As you would expect of the gracious folks at Norwich Cathedral, they are not charging admission to see Dippy the Dinosaur. I believe you just need to book your visit in advance. That way, Dippy can eat her meals undisturbed at regular intervals, and tantalized tourists won't get between her and her food.
With Covid-19 still making travel (and travel plans) difficult, it's unlikely you'll see me there. Thankfully, folks who can't make it to Norwich Cathedral by the time Dippy leaves in October can follow Dippy's tour progress on Twitter, or read the latest Dippy news on the Cathedral website. As a cathedral-and-dinosaur loved, that sounds like a win-win to me.
Or, to paraphrase George on the TV series Peppa Pig: "Cathedral. Dinosaur. Grrr!"
Now, only only question remains. What will Dippy use as for a water bowl? I wonder if it will be as beautiful, or as shiny, as the Cathedral baptismal font that was once used in a local chocolate factory?
I guess I'll have to check in regularly on the cathedral website and Twitter to find out.
Dragon Dave
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