Canterbury Cathedral was the first cathedral in England and home to its first Archbishop. Winchester Cathedral was a center of power in Anglo-Saxon and Norman times. York Minster housed a second Archbishop, and its Norman bishops ruled North England. Henry VIII shut down Peterborough monastery, then promoted it to cathedral status. The Normans established Norwich Cathedral without the support of the local population. After a brief review/introduction of English medieval cathedral architecture, this interdisciplinary course will examine the history, art, and architecture of these five cathedrals.