Category Archives: Issue 112
Annual Clarendon Lecture 2017: Professor Christopher Norton, ‘Clarendon, Salisbury and Medieval Floor Tiles in Wessex’
Thursday, 19th October, 6.30 for 7.00pm Sarum College, Salisbury Cathedral Close Painted and stained glass was only one component of the decoration of medieval churches and palaces. Others artworks included caved woodwork, painted walls and colourful floor tiles. British CVMA … Continue reading
Digital Exhibition Launch: Remembering the Reformation
28th September, Lambeth Palace, London The English Reformation had profound, and often disastrous, consequences for medieval stained glass. Initially, depictions of St Thomas Becket were destroyed; next the windows of monasteries were broken, finally there was a broad onslaught against … Continue reading
Innovative project launched to preserve the stained glass of York Minster
York Minster houses the UK’s largest and arguably most impressive collection of medieval stained glass (fig. 1), dating back as early as the 12th century. Yet, currently, more than half of its 128 irreplaceable windows are fitted with no form … Continue reading
York Glaziers Trust reaches its 50th Anniversary
On July 20th, York Glaziers Trust (YGT) celebrated 50 years of conserving and caring for York Minster’s world-famous stained glass, as well as historic stained glass from across the UK. Over the last half-century, YGT has played a key role … Continue reading
A Look Ahead: Autumn Lecture Series Announced
For those who like to plan their diaries well in advance, a preview of a number of recently announced Autumn lectures. The Stained Glass Museum Weekly, from Wednesday, 13th September, 2pm, Ely Cathedral Education & Conference Centre, Palace Green, Ely. … Continue reading
