The largest expanse of stained glass ever made in medieval England. For #DivineLight today, we are in York Minster to see the Great East Window (1405–8). 117 narrative panels in rows of nine from the Creation to the Apocalypse, with over 300 panels in total. In the winter of

The weekend doesn't stop us posting #DivineLight. Stunningly beautiful, the Processional Way Windows (2000) at Ely Cathedral. The Processional Way at Ely Cathedral was built in 2000. The first major addition to the Cathedral since the Reformation, it recreates the lost

Confidently striding into the future. Here is your much needed #DivineLight on a rather grim looking Monday morning and it comes from Canterbury Cathedral, The Sower Among Thorns and on Good Ground, Second Bible Window (c.1180). Part of a now largely lost cycle of twelve windows

Poignant tributes to military efforts during the Second World War For #DivineLight today we travel to the South Coast and the #CathedraloftheSea, Portsmouth Cathedral ☩ for their Dunkirk and D-Day Windows (1956) by Edwards & Powell in the Chapel of Healing and Reconciliation. They

Wow! Renaissance glass from a Belgian convent that you can become part of ... #DivineLight takes us to Lichfield Cathedral and the Herkenrode Glass, created 1530s, installed in Lichfield Cathedral 1805. There are 340 panels, in 12 windows, 7 in east-end Lady Chapel with a height of

"the window was made under extreme difficulties" We're at Guildford Cathedral for #DivineLight and East, Rose Window (commissioned 1939 – dedicated 1952). The eyes of visitors arriving at the West Door of Guildford Cathedral are immediately drawn to the striking East, Rose Window.

A remarkable story. Travelling North to Newcastle Cathedral for the so-called ‘Chemist’s Window’, #DivineLight. Dedicated to Joseph Garnet, it may appear unremarkable at first glance, but a remarkable story lies behind it. Garnet, a chemist with a shop on a nearby street called

Uplifting memorial to Durham University student #DivineLight @DurhamCathedral – Illumination Window (2019) The brief to the artist, Mel Howse was to create a window that would be ‘beautiful, meaningful, uplifting, spiritual and celebratory’. In the north quire aisle of Durham

Great idea! Design award for Chester Cathedral ‘This allows the Cathedral’s great oak west doors to be opened whereas previously the Cathedral appeared closed, so that now, the Cathedral appears welcoming to those on Town Hall Square.’ Read more about the award on the link below ⤵️

#DivineLight today has an American theme for our North American followers. And it is a beauty. @SouthwarkCathed - Harvard Chapel Window (1905) In 1905 an opalescent window (unique in the UK) by the American glass designer John La Farge was commissioned for the Cathedral’s

A masterpiece for #DivineLight today. The Last Judgement (1897) in @Bhamcathedral is perhaps the masterpiece of Edward Burne-Jones and Morris & Co.’s work in stained glass (William Morris died before the window was finished). This monumental window draws the worshipper into the

Benedictine history for a monastic Cathedral. Benedictines in England Window (1964). Designed by Moira Forsyth (1905–91) and made by Dennis King (1912–95) of King & Sons - @nrw_cathedral A vibrant narrative window packed with significant English Benedictines and their

A bit different but equally wonderful #DivineLight today. We're looking at Christopher Wren’s use of clear glass throughout St Paul's Cathedral (1710). By allowing clear divine light to infuse the sacred space, Wren departed from the shadowy interiors of medieval Catholic churches,

All of them! 45 Days, 45 Windows, 45 Cathedrals - all in 45 seconds #DivineLight > englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/di…