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National Cathedrals Conference 2022. "Different Country Different Church" takes place in May 2022 in Newcastle.

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Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇

It all started in 1359 after a donation of 40 shillings ‘to make a window anew in the chancel’ ... the Nations' Favourite #StainedGlass Window is one of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at @CarlisleCath.

An absolute beauty and derserved winner. Congratutaltions to Carlisle Cathedral and thanks to everyone who voted for ALL of the windows. So many to choose from, such a difficult choice.

You can read more about the winning window which was commissioned after plague and destruction in and then reverently restored after it was 'in a bad state in every respect’ here ⤵️

https://t.co/g6ZUa0ln0d

And you can buy #DivineLight the Stained Glass of England’s Cathedral @Gough_Janet here ⤵️

https://t.co/sVG3BcK9yo

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12 finalists. Which one is your favourite?
Give it vote 👇

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The public vote is open ⤵️

https://t.co/fKDSKCuWzk

The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.

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12 to choose from in the hunt for the nations favourite #stainedglasswindow 👇

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The public vote is OPEN.

On #HeritageTreasures day the hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window.

Which one is your favourite?

These are the 12 finalists.

To vote click this link below

https://t.co/NIYBXE006F

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All beautiful

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All of them! 45 Days, 45 Windows, 45 Cathedrals - all in 45 seconds #DivineLight

> https://t.co/SCijAg7Ikx

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Fantastic campaign. Absolutely LOVED it. Looking forward to voting for my favourite.

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Oh noooo. It's our final #DivineLight. 45 days. 45 stunning #StainedGlass windows.

We hope you've enjoyed it? (Stay tuned for the public vote ...)

We finish with this wonderful window from @Livcathedral, the Benedicite or Great West Window (1979).

HUGE. It spans nearly 150m2 using handmade English glass because its varying texture and thickness mean that the window’s colours are always capable of attracting attention, however indifferent the light may be on a dull winter’s day.

Find out more on our website here ⤵️

https://t.co/o5dn7zwzrq

Next week: the public vote to find out the nations favourite #DivineLight ....

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Celebration of creation #DivineLight

Te Deum Window (1948) at @SheffCath designed by Christopher Webb (1886–1966).

The Te Deum is a hymn of praise to God from all created beings. At the centre of the window is Christ in Majesty – ‘thou art the King of glory’, as the hymn says.

You can find out more here ⤵️

https://t.co/o5dn7zwzrq

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Beautiful.

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This stunner for #DivineLight today is a pre-Raphaelite window of biblical women.

@bfdcathedral magnificent West Window (1864) by the firm Heaton, Butler & Bayne, consisting of designs by Robert Turnill Bayne and Alfred Hassam, is a favourite of staff and visitors alike.

It is vibrant with colour even on the dullest of days. Hassam’s use of purple, often in combination with red, is particularly striking.

Find out more about the Women of the Bible West Window on our website here ⤵️

Bradford Cathedral also run special stained glass tours which are excellent and can be booked on their website.

https://t.co/QUyumxXowH

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Commemorating a bishop’s work with children #DivineLight

The Children’s Window (1905) - @WakeCathedral

This window is dedicated to the memory of William Walsham How, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Wakefield. Walsham How was commonly known as ‘the children’s bishop’ due to the work he had done in London’s East End while serving as Bishop of Bedford. He was also a favourite bishop of Queen Victoria’s.

Find out more here ⤵️

https://t.co/QUyumxXowH

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A bit different but equally wonderful #DivineLight today.

We're looking at Christopher Wren’s use of clear glass throughout @StPaulsLondon (1710).

By allowing clear divine light to infuse the sacred space, Wren departed from the shadowy interiors of medieval Catholic churches, emphasising clarity, understanding and direct communion with God.

Read more about his clear glass here ⤵️

https://t.co/pUF23mLA3u

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@engcathedrals Love Blackburn.

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@engcathedrals @riponcathedral What a photo!

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Stunning.

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Innovative, delicate and inspiring.

The unusual methods involved in its construction attracted significant interest.

We're at @SalisburyCath today for #DivineLight and the Moses Window (1781), a three-light window by James Pearson depicting ‘Moses and the Brazen Serpent’. It was installed in 1781 and was based on a painting by John Hamilton Mortimer.

Read more about the installation on the link below ⤵️

https://t.co/pUF23mLA3u

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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 contributions – including the foundation of Norwich Cathedral.

Moira Forsyth displays her distinctive use of colour, lettering, leadwork and handmade glass.

This window was among Moira Forsyth’s own favourites, in part because of the importance of leading in the design, and in part because of her love of lettering.

Read more about this window and it's history on our website here ⤵️

https://t.co/o5dn7zwzrq

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Beautiful.

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Out of terrible tragedy, new beauty can sometimes emerge.

West Windows, including St George Window (1972–95) - @ManCathedral

In December 1940 Manchester Cathedral endured a German bombing attack that shattered all of its windowglass.

Restoration of the main fabric of the Cathedral was complete by 1955, in the 1960s, a decision was made to use contemporary designs for the remaining West windows, with Antony Hollaway being commissioned. Each is a masterpiece in its own right.

Read more about these #stainedglass windows and more on our website here ⤵️

https://t.co/o5dn7zwzrq

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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 drama of the Last Judgement with its expressionist quality of movement, the total fluency of its glazing, and the striking density of its colours.

A major part of the Cathedral’s life is a regular breakfast under the window for those who are homeless or hungry.

Find out more on our website here ⬇️

https://t.co/QUyumxXowH

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Drama, colour and theological depth #DivineLight

All Souls and All Saints Windows (1964) at @DerbyCathedral

They were designed by the celebrated artist Ceri Richards and made by Patrick Reyntiens. Their sharp blue and yellow colours and their fluent abstract shapes and patterns are more basic and elemental than anything else in the Cathedral, giving the viewer a glimpse of the primordial struggle between darkness and light.

Read more about these beautiful windows on the link below ⤵️

https://t.co/o5dn7zwzrq

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🎄 Christmas Tree Festivals 🎄

What's not to 💌 LOVE 💌 about a Christmas Tree Festival especially when its in your local Cathedral.

Find out where your nearest one is here ⤵️

https://t.co/du5y0nBgPB

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A masterpiece indeed

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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 drama of the Last Judgement with its expressionist quality of movement, the total fluency of its glazing, and the striking density of its colours.

A major part of the Cathedral’s life is a regular breakfast under the window for those who are homeless or hungry.

Find out more on our website here ⬇️

https://t.co/QUyumxXowH

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@engcathedrals @Southwarkcathed Beautiful

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#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 Harvard Chapel by Joseph Choate, the US Ambassador. The ‘Baptism of Christ’ window commemorates John Harvard, from whom Harvard University takes its name, who was born in Southwark and baptised in St Saviour’s Church in 1607. John Harvard emigrated to Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1637.

More about the #stainedglass in South Cathedral on the link below ⬇️

https://t.co/QUyumxXowH