Shining a light on: the wonder of stained glass
Shining a light on: the wonder of stained glass
Shine a Light on…: we are shining a light on aspects of the Minster’s life, history & heritage. Whether you're a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, join us for fascinating insights from academics, experts, and our own passionate guides. Tickets are £7 and £15 for organ tours (plus booking fee). Tickets may be bought in advance through Eventbrite or the Cathedral shop, or on the door. Find out more about the speakers and the content by selecting a tile below. This series of talks complements Luke Jerram’s magnificent ‘Helios’ (sun) installation which will be in the Minster in July / August 2026.
Shining a light on…The wonder of stained glass Tuesday 10th February at 2.30pm in the State Chamber, Southwell Minster An exploration of the origins and historic alchemy of glass including the various methods used in producing stained glass over the years. Followed by a close look at the story telling and artistic interpretation used to bring to life two of our windows in the Minster; our magnificent Angel window at the West end and the brightly coloured Baptismal window by the font. Prepare to be amazed! Speaker: Kevin Hender Kevin is a former volunteer chief steward whose interests in the Minster have developed since he started volunteering some 10 years ago. Still actively volunteering as a welcomer and guide his interests are now rather more linked to nature, architecture, archaeology and of course stained glass windows! He’s continually thinking – ‘how did they do that?’
Event information
Title:
Shining a light on: the wonder of stained glass
Date:
10/02/2026 - 10/02/2026
Time:
02:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Location:
Southwell Minster
Price:
£7 (plus booking fee)
Organiser:
Southwell Minster
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