During the lockdowns of 2020 through 2021, many of us spent more time in the outdoors to escape the current reality. This meant that we took up walking in local […]
The Leaves of Southwell Project Presents: a talk by Professor Philip Dixon Please note that this is a virtual event.
The leaves of the trees are for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22:2) We are delighted to announce that Southwell Minster will be hosting an artwork installation by the internationally acclaimed sculptor Peter Walker. The Leaves of the Trees is a reflective memorial to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. A simple but moving artwork creating […]
The Leaves of Southwell Project Presents: What mean these stones? Joshua 4:21 KJV a talk by Canon Nigel Coates. It is widely acknowledged that the Leaves of Southwell represent the pinnacle of the medieval mason’s art but what theological ideas lie behind the design and decoration of the Chapter House? This talk explores some possibilities. […]
The Leaves of Southwell Project Presents: Just Look! a talk by Helen Eger and Canon Nigel Coates. If the best art is that which awakens the soul, there is much to be said for being woken up gently and not being given too much information too soon. This talk describes the interpretation strategy developed by […]
The Leaves of Southwell Project Presents: a talk by James Wright How did stonemasons work with their patrons to create meaningful imagery upon buildings? Looking in detail at this relationship can give us a unique insight into the mediaeval mind. Using case studies at buildings such as Southwell Minster, Tattershall Castle and Norwich Cathedral we […]
Join Southwell Minster this half term with some pancake designing fun! Create your own fantastic face inspired by the faces in Southwell Minster by decorating your pancake this Shrove Tuesday […]