History: February 13 (#3)

History: February 13 (#3)
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February 13, 1322 The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th.

Commentary

Commentary

On February 13, in the year 1322: The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th. Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivi ded Trinity of Ely, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. Why February 13, 1322 matters: The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 13, 1322 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely_Cathedral (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)