After the death of Edward II in 1327, and his burial in the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter at Gloucester (now the Cathedral) and the subsequent remodelling of the quire – the eastern apsidal end was removed and the window inserted – the recent projects have, as far as I am concerned, demanded a re-evaluation of the subject matter illustrated, both in the glass and the architectural vault immediately above the window. Gloucester Cathedral’s Great East Window is situated in the Quire behind the high altar and dominates the very heart of the Cathedral. Our speaker, Richard Cann, has a long association with the Cathedral, involved in a major inventory project with two colleagues to record all the stained glass in the Cathedral taking 3.5 years to complete, the Great East Window being included in project. The name ‘the Crécy window’ originated in a small volume published in 1898, when the date that the window was inserted – around 1350 – coincided with the date of an important victory over the French – Crécy – in 1347. More medieval glass survives in … Gloucester Cathedral Launches £1M ‘Beacon of Hope’ Appeal £250k Donation from Julia and Hans Rausing Trust Read More. There are other authors who have taken this identification in more recent works. In fact, it is as big as a tennis court! Holy Communion
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The windows of Gloucester Cathedral contain stained glass from the 14th century to the present day, some of which is amongst the most important of its kind in England: Gloucester Cathedral’s Great East Window is situated in the Quire behind the high altar and dominates the very heart of the Cathedral. In one of the central bays on the south side of the Cloister there are 12 panels and roundels of Tudor heraldic glass. Hugh Phillips takes a fairly light-hearted look at their place in History. In fact, it is as big as a tennis court! Installed in the early 1350’s, it is one of the greatest landmarks of European stained glass. At the time of its installation in the 1350s, the Great East Window was the largest window in the world. I would go as far as to suggest that, to regard it as having a link to Crécy, is a total misinterpretation - hence the subject of the talk. 4.30pm (Daily)
In fact, it is as big as a tennis court! Sketch of the East window of Gloucester Cathedral. 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN. In the Cloisters, the majority of medieval glass has been lost. Welcome from the Dean. Gloucester Cathedral’s Great East Window is situated in the Quire behind the high altar and dominates the very heart of the Cathedral. It measures 22 metres in height and 12 metres in width. Continuing the tradition of stained glass at Gloucester Cathedral, the Dean and Chapter have commissioned recent works by Alan Younger, Caroline Swash and Thomas Denny. Installed in the early 1350’s, the window is one of the greatest landmarks of English medieval glass. Installed in the early 1350’s, the window is one of the greatest landmarks of English medieval glass. However, there are other gems to be discovered. Dr. David Wilson of Keele University, Director of Excavations at Wortley from 1983 to 1996, gives an overview of the finding at this Roman site. Gloucester Cathedral boasts a vast collection of Victorian stained glass and most workshops of the period are represented within the building. Today, it is still one of the greatest landmarks of English, and indeed European, medieval stained glass. Wotton Heritage Centre has a facebook page so you can have rolling updates on the activities of the Historical Society, Museum and Heritage Centre. Gloucester Cathedral stands for the glory of God in Jesus Christ and for the good of all people. In fact, it is as big as a tennis court! Do join us here in this special place which is both ‘sacred space and common ground.’ Read more... 10.15am
Dated 15th Century ID: R23HX0 (RM) After the death of Edward II in 1327, and his burial in the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter at Gloucester (now the Cathedral) and the subsequent remodelling of the quire – the eastern apsidal end was removed and the window inserted – the recent projects have, as far as I am concerned, demanded a re-evaluation of the subject matter illustrated, both in the glass and the architectural vault immediately above the … latestArticles.