Five hundred years after it was destroyed, St Chad’s shrine reinstated at Lichfield Cathedral in UK
Norwich, UK Five hundred years ago, King Henry VIII’s commissioners destroyed the shrine of St Chad at the Church of England’s Lichfield Cathedral – now it has been reinstated, complete with a relic provided by St Chad Roman Catholic Cathedral in Birmingham. Rt Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave, the 99th Bishop of Lichfield, said that “[t]his is an […]
UK cathedrals garner tourism body “accolades” for visitor experiences
Norwich, UK Five UK cathedrals have been given special accolades for the experience they provide to visitors by national tourist organisation, Visit England. Lichfield, Salisbury and St Albans cathedrals gained awards for ‘Best Told Story’, Coventry Cathedral for the scale of its ‘Welcome’ and Liverpool Cathedral was given a gold award for being the […]
Art in sacred spaces: How UK cathedrals are using art to prompt people to reflection and thought
ANGELA YOUNGMAN reports on how UK cathedrals are using art installations to engage with congregations and visitors…
Let there be light: How UK cathedrals are using illuminations to bring people inside
ANGELA YOUNGMAN reports on how UK cathedrals are putting on stunning light shows as part of a bid to engage with the local community and visitors from further afield…
English cathedrals to mark moon landing anniversary
Space suits, meteorite fragments and a giant moon sculpture will be displayed in England’s Ely Cathedral as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing later this year, it has been announced. The Church of England said the cathedral will host Luke Jerram’s art installation, Museum of the Moon, which features detailed […]