Spotlights
Here's our archive of members who have previously been highlighted in the spotlight section on the homepage. Please peruse and find out more about the places that our members come from.
| Gloucester Cathedral |
CRUCIBLE -
Gloucester Cathedral from
1 September to 30 October.
www.crucible2010.co.uk.
Showing over 75 works from 48 artists, Crucible is one of the largest and most important exhibitions of contemporary sculpture to take place in Britain during the past decade - from the “New Bronze Age” sculptors of the 1950s to current household names like Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley.
Admission free.
Find out more about Gloucester Cathedral | |
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| St Paul's Cathedral | An innovative exhibition opens at St Paul’s this summer. Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s uses state-of-the-art 270˚ film experience to immerse visitors in the fascinating 1400 years of history of the cathedral. Discover more about the daily life of St Paul’s: a vibrant church at the heart of a cosmopolitan city. Two virtual access films open up areas that visitors might not otherwise reach: flying them through the dome and Wren’s Great Model. Find out more about St Paul's Cathedral | |
| Rochester Cathedral | Before Magna Carta came …. Textus Roffensis - a book of laws dating back to King Æthelbert. From 26 – 28 July there is a rare outing for this rare text in its birthplace, along with other Rochester and Canterbury manuscripts from the period. On 27 July there will also be related family fun activities running in Rochester, including the medieval crafts of calligraphy, wine-making and candle-making. See www.rochestercathedral.org for more details. Find out more about Rochester Cathedral | |
| St Paul's Cathedral | An innovative exhibition opens at St Paul’s this summer. Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s uses state-of-the-art 270˚ film experience to immerse visitors in the fascinating 1400 years of history of the cathedral. Discover more about the daily life of St Paul’s: a vibrant church at the heart of a cosmopolitan city. Two virtual access films open up areas that visitors might not otherwise reach, flying them through the dome and Wren’s Great Model. Find out more about St Paul's Cathedral | |
| York Minster | York Minster is a world-famous artistic and architectural masterpiece built between the 1220s and the 1470s. You'll see traces of every age from the Roman occupation of York onwards to the future of this working and worshipping church. The sound of choral music has lifted the spirits of visitors and pilgrims for centuries. York Minster offers people of all ages a wealth of things to see and memories to treasure. Find out more about York Minster | |
| Cartmel Priory | Founded originally as an Augustine Priory the church is now dedicated to St Michael & St Mary and is the Parish church for Cartmel. It has provided a focus for worship for over 800 years with around 60,000 Pilgrims and tourists visiting us each year to enjoy the peace that the Priory Church offers and to appreciate the Josefina deVasconcellos sculptures and much more. Please join us for worship and other events. Find out more about Cartmel Priory | |
| Rochester Cathedral | With the £1m Heritage Lottery Fund grant now bearing fruit you will be assured of a great welcome and a good visit to Rochester Cathedral. New interpretation signage is enhanced by our audio tours for adults and for families, along with our brand new guidebook. Entrance is free (although a donation is appreciated) and we have a free leaflet for adults and a selection of free trails and wordsearches for children. We hope to see you soon. Find out more about Rochester Cathedral | |
| Norwich Cathedral | Norwich Cathedral has stood since 1096 as a place of pilgrimage and prayer and is the most complete Norman Cathedral in the UK. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Norwich offers a world class visitor experience with an award winning refectory and gift shop. Find out more about Norwich Cathedral | |
| Glastonbury Abbey | St. Patricks Chapel.
Trustees and staff at Glastonbury Abbey are celebrating success on the Lottery. The Abbey has been awarded £49,200 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project to repair and enhance the 16th century almshouse chapel of St Patrick, which is situated in the Abbey grounds.
Find out more about Glastonbury Abbey | |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral | August 2008 will see the opening of the new Cloisters at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Part of the Millennium Project, the cloisters, together with a new Chapel, are the last part of the Cathedral to be completed. Find out more about St Edmundsbury Cathedral | |
| St Alban's | Saturday 21st June 2008 Festival Pilgrimage 10.30am: Pilgrimage Procession: giant puppets tell the story of Alban’s martyrdom, retracing the route from his trial to the hill where he was executed. | |
| Salisbury Cathedral | In 2008 Salisbury Cathedral celebrates the 750th anniversary of the dedication of the completed building. In addition to the many things which attract over 500,000 people each year, this year sees a extensive programme of events and activities, including a Medieval Fair (4 & 5 May), Flower Festival (17-21 June) and a wide range of musical events. For full details see www.salisbury750.co.uk
Find out more about Salisbury Cathedral | |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral | August 2008 will see the completion of major works at Suffolk's Cathedral known as the Millennium Project. A new gothic style Tower, Cloisters and two chapels have been added to complete the last unfinished Anglican cathedral. Find out more about St Edmundsbury Cathedral | |
| Exeter Cathedral | Should you visit Exeter Cathedral, you will be struck by its beauty and antiquity. The imposing Norman towers were kept when Bishop Bronescombe, influenced by the new Gothic (Early English) cathedral at Salisbury, decided on grandiose rebuilding in 1270. The work took nearly a century but resulted in a wonderful Cathedral Church in Decorated Gothic style, prompting Bishop Grandisson (1327-69) to write to Pope John XXII praising its splendours. Find out more about Exeter Cathedral |