See Historic Opus Anglicanum Embroidery at Lichfield Cathedral The embroiderers will be unveiling their work that will become part of the Opus Anglicanum embroidery project created to mark the 400th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Upholders’ Royal Charter. https://ow.ly/hG6t50Yec0P

Celebrating 25 years of peregrines at Chichester Cathedral as the new breeding season begins. https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/updated-cathedral-peregrine-webcams/

Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral Read more about the winning window ⤵️ https://ow.ly/9q8G50Y9LZR

Announcing : Nation's Favourite Stained Glass Window ... Runner-up. A tribute to medieval audacity and imagination, the runner-up is the breathtakingly ambitious Great East Window at York Minster. Well done to York Minster. Read the story of the Great East Window ⤵️ https://ow.ly/WIUX50Y99xV

Wow. We can announce 3rd place in the hunt for the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass Window and it goes to a glorious explosion of colour created by Alan Younger ... 🥉 Rose Window at St Albans Cathedral 🥉 Congratulations! Read more about the window here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/gC6c50Y8Bi9

The Nation's Favourite Stained Glass #DivineLight - 4th place goes to ... One of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window. You can read more about this marvel here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/btmF50Y7ZMi

The Nation's Favourite Stained Glass Window. The votes in our #DivineLight campaign are in and have been counted. We can begin to reveal the top 5 windows In 5th place is ..... the Great East Window at Gloucester Cathedral. Well done Gloucester! Read more about it ⤵️ https://ow.ly/bvcz50Y7qHn

⚠️ Final Call ⚠️ Voting ends noon today (1st Feb). The Nation Decides. Which one is your favourite #stainedglass window. 12 finalists. You can only vote for one. Choose and vote here ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/

Our final finalist (there are 12) and it is ENORMOUS! The largest expanse of stained glass ever made in medieval England. The Great East Window (1405–8), York Minster Take a look at all the finalists and cast your vote here ⤵️ (Voting closes Sunday) https://ow.ly/h8TA50Y5Mxt

Pink Giraffe. This is the window that kicked off our #DivineLight campaign back in November 2025 and it's made the final 12. From Worcester Cathedral, the Creation and Fall West Window (1875) See all the final 12 and vote for your fav ⤵️ https://ow.ly/ObgP50Y5gjJ

Just three finalists left to showcase for you. Voting ends at noon on Sunday 1st Feb. The Great West Window of Westminster Abbey (1735) is believed to have been designed by James Thornhill and executed by the glassmaker William Price. See all 12 finalists and vote here⤵️ https://ow.ly/OIRO50Y4GnE

Voting closes at midday this Sunday 1st February. Which one these 12 #StainedGlass beauties gets your vote? See them all and cast your vote on the link ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/voting-ends-soon-nations-favourite-stained-glass/#StainedGlass

⚠️ Voting Closes Noon (GMT) on Sunday 1st February ⚠️ Twelve finalists, one vote. Get your vote in here ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/ The finalist today is one of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window.

We're into the final week of voting. All 12 finalists and voting are on this link ⤵️ https://ow.ly/nusG50Y3rgI Our finalist today is the stunning West Window (constructed c.1500, glass installed by 1509) - St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Making the final twelve is "a glorious explosion of colour" the Rose Window (1989) - St Albans Cathedral. Sixty-four openings of 18,000 pieces of hand-blown ‘antique glass’ as creation & the created universe, Alan Younger (1933–2004) Who are the other finalists? ⤵️ https://ow.ly/REkJ50Y1xPF

The public vote is open ⤵️ Which is your favourite? https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/ The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.

Our next finalist is a celebration of creation #DivineLight Te Deum Window (1948) at Sheffield Cathedral, designed by Christopher Webb (1886–1966). Vote here ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/

Our next finalist and it is a remarkable story. Travelling North to Newcastle Cathedral for the so-called ‘Chemist’s Window’, #DivineLight. Dedicated to Joseph Garnet, it may appear unremarkable at first glance, but a remarkable story lies behind it.

Wall of glass Stairway to heaven. Our next finalist .... The term ‘wall of glass’ is overused today, but at Gloucester it is a medieval reality. Between 1345 and 1355 the quire of St Peter’s Abbey (now Gloucester Cathedral) was remodelled to make it a fit resting place for King Edward II.

Another finalist. Make sure you vote, there are 12 ... but this one is one of my favourites. Stunningly beautiful, the Processional Way Windows (2000) at Ely Cathedral

We started with 45. Now we're down to just 12. The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. Have your say ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/

The public vote is open ⤵️ https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/ The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.

Go Carlisle! Vote here ⤵️ englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/... www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2576883...

Voting is open. The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. 12 finalists for YOU to vote for. This gorgeous finalist is the Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral #DivineLight See all of the 12 and vote for YOUR favourite on the link below ⤵️ https://ow.ly/AxLm50XXJhl#StainedGlass#DivineLight

The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. We have 12 finalists for YOU to vote for. One of which is the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral, Commissioned after plague and destruction #DivineLight See all 12 and vote for YOUR favourite ⤵️ https://ow.ly/vh2B50XX5gT

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 englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/...

Wow! All of them. 45 Days, 45 Windows, 45 Cathedrals - all in 45 seconds #DivineLight Enjoy! #StainedGlass #Cathedral #Window #CathedralsOfTheWorld #ArchitectureLovers #TravelInspiration #CulturalHeritage #WondersOfTheWorld #ExploreTheWorld #TravelPhotography #HistoricalSites

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 ...) So, this wonderful window from #LiverpoolCathedral, the Benedicite or Great West Window. More on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/I71o50XTRMz#DivineLight#StainedGlass#LiverpoolCathedral

Masterpiece of mid-twentieth-century religious art and architecture, the Coventry Cathedral Baptistery Window is one of the country’s finest, and largest, twentieth-century stained-glass windows #DivineLight Read more on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/9fuh50XSOjE

Celebration of creation #DivineLight Te Deum Window (1948) at Sheffield Cathedral, 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 You can find out more here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/bc6H50XSJKC#DivineLight

Commissioned after plague and destruction, reverently restored #DivineLight East Window (1359) - Carlisle Cathedral The wonderful Curvilinear East Window remains one of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England. Find out more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/Np7b50XShCp

"a glorious explosion of colour" #DivineLight Rose Window (1989) - St Albans Cathedral Sixty-four openings of 18,000 pieces of hand-blown ‘antique glass’ as creation and the created universe, Alan Younger (1933–2004) Find out more on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/u9pf50XRQuT

‘open without fence or fee’ Cloister Windows (1920s) - Chester Cathedral #DivineLight Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937) More ⤵️ https://ow.ly/uI6i50XRuAy

West Window (constructed c.1500, glass installed by 1509) - St George’s Chapel, Windsor 75 lights containing stained-glass painted figures, of which 65 survive from before 1509, including some by Flemish glazier (and King’s glazier from 1505) Barnard Flower More ⤵️ https://ow.ly/SrRa50XQVGa

Imposing and enchanting. One of my absolute favourites for #DivineLight today. Overlooking the south-west transept of Lincoln Cathedral, the kaleidoscopic ‘Bishop’s Eye’ window. Find out more about this stunning window on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/sfAA50XQVi7#DivineLight

Hello #2026 and #DivineLight continues with the Glazing Master Scheme (1887–1910) at Truro Cathedral This unified glazing scheme affords a remarkable insight into the High Victorian mind. Read more here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/GESO50XQNsM

Chagall Window (1978) - Chichester Cathedral #DivineLight Commissioned by Dean Walter Hussey, designed by Marc Chagall Predominantly red, with a number of small figures throughout. Some of these are people, some animals, and a few are part-animal and part-human. More ⤵️ https://ow.ly/ZFte50XQBk8

Jonah the sole survivor #DivineLight Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford – Jonah Window (1631). Find out more here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/vNRp50XQx6k#DivineLight

Stairway to heaven. The term ‘wall of glass’ is overused today, but at Gloucester it is a medieval reality. #DivineLight Great East Window (c.1360), Gloucester Cathedral Read more here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/WSob50XQx2S

One of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window. This #DivineLight is part of a seven-window scheme that forms a beautiful reredos above and around the high altar. Find out more on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/xOoz50XOLjA

Jumbled imagery and a chequered history make for a magnificent sight for our next #DivineLight The Great West Window (glass replaced after 1660) at Winchester Why so jumbled? Find out on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/TjIk50XOLhQ

This absolute beauty for Boxing Day #DivineLight, a touching memorial to marriage and faith. The Holderness Window (1905) at Chelmsford Cathedral was designed by Henry Holiday, an artist who was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Read more on our website ⤵️ https://ow.ly/Qijj50XOm6J

#DivineLight for #ChristmasDay, Tthe Virgin Mary gloriously reinstalled in the Lady Chapel at Rochester Cathedral. Annunciation Window (c.1910–18) Mary is depicted dressed in a deep-blue robe symbolising humility and heavenly grace. Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/YKob50XNYVZ

"Cathedrals across the land have their doors wide open to welcome all people to encounter the truth of God come among us in the Christ child, born into poverty, vulnerable and in danger, the child of a refugee family." This Christmas: A Message from @englishcathedrals https://ow.ly/A4Vu50XNYNX

This stunner for #DivineLight today is a pre-Raphaelite window of biblical women Bradford Cathedral's magnificent West Window (1864) by the firm Heaton, Butler & Bayne, with of designs by Robert Turnill Bayne & Alfred Hassam, is a favourite of staff and visitors More ⤵️ https://ow.ly/WGNy50XNzHw#DivineLight

Rescued! #DivineLight East Walk of the Cloister (1953) Much of the medieval glass in Bristol Cathedral was blown out in the Blitz of January 1941. Some of the rescued fragments were included in a schemeto glaze in the cloister that was carried out in 1951. Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/txcS50XN0Ux

Some proper history for #DivineLIght today. Susanna Window (c.1500) at St Edmundsbury Cathedral The oldest glass in the Cathedral – it is thought to have been made in Rouen, France, in the early sixteenth century. FInd out more about the window on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/4Xjx50XN0PR

Tribute to a dynasty of glaziers #DivineLight Three generations of the Drake family worked as glaziers at Exeter Cathedral, and all three are associated with this window. Drake Memorial Window and Blessed James of Ulm, Patron of Glaziers (1921). Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/EjZ050XKaOU

Commemorating a bishop’s work with children #DivineLight The Children’s Window (1905) at Wakefield Cathedral is dedicated to William Walsham How, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Wakefield. Walsham How was commonly known as ‘the children’s bishop’. Find out more here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/6GKg50XKatV

History has been made. A mother and daughter have been appointed as alto lay vicars in two of our cathedrals – making history in doing so. Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/oWnw50XMbOw