Author Archives: ltempest
In Memoriam George Wigley
It is with much sadness that we report the passing of our friend George Wigley on April 1st, aged 91. George led a fascinating life. Born in Milan in 1928 to a British family who had lived there for a … Continue reading
York Minster Stained Glass Navigator
Just as the Covid-19 crisis drove us all out of York Minster and into the solitude of our own homes, the York Glaziers Trust’s York Minster Stained Glass Navigator became available, ensuring that we can explore some of the Minster’s … Continue reading
First World War Memorial Window Restored
The West window of St Matthew’s Church, Anlaby Road, Hull was removed from the building for safety under emergency measures in 2015, following the closure of the Church for worship in late 2014. The window had previously suffered badly from … Continue reading
Canterbury Cathedral Donates Panel to Stained Glass Museum
Canterbury Cathedral’s world-renowned stained glass studio has gifted one of its panels to The Stained Glass Museum. The gift is of a recent test panel created for the Cathedral’s Damson Window, which was designed by Hughie O’Donoghue RA and made … Continue reading
Launch of ARCOVE, the Association for the Restoration-Conservation of Stained Glass in Spain
A positive piece of news in these dark times is this month’s launch of ARCOVE, the Association for the Restoration-Conservation of Stained Glass in Spain (Fig.1). After a year and a half of hard work, the President of ARCOVE, Fernando … Continue reading
Bats in Churches LIVE
Join us on Zoom every Wednesday in May at 13:00 BST for Bats in Churches LIVE, our free online discussion series. Come and chat to our fabulously well-informed, expert guest speakers to delve into the wonderful world of bats and … Continue reading
The Stained Glass Museum: an update during the (COVID-19) coronavirus outbreak
Find out how you can support us during this time. As many Vidimus readers will be aware, The Stained Glass Museum is currently closed to the public until further notice, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many of our planned … Continue reading
BBC documentary Rebuilding Notre-Dame: Inside the Great Cathedral Rescue
Vidimus readers may be interested in the BBC’s recent documentary Rebuilding Notre-Dame: Inside the Great Cathedral Rescue, if they have not already had chance to watch it. The documentary recounts the damage caused by the fire on 15 April 2019, and … Continue reading
POSTPONED: CVMA Colloquium and Forum, Barcelona 2020
Due to the current international situation with the Covid-19 virus, the decision has been made to postpone the CVMA Colloquium and Forum that was to be held in Barcelona in July. Although there is a chance that we may overcome … Continue reading
Prof. Paul Crossley: a Celebration of his Life
On Saturday, 14th March, the Courtauld Institute of Art will host a celebration of the life of the much-loved late Professor Paul Crossley. This will take place between 3.30 and 5.30pm at the Courtauld’s Vernon Square address, Penton Rise, London … Continue reading
