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Canterbury & District

History of Coloured and Stained Glass Windows in England

Status:Active, open to new members
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When: Weekly on Monday mornings 10:15 am-12:30 pm
Starts: 11/01/2027 Ends: 15/03/2027
Venue: Canterbury CT2
Cost: £10.00

Tutor/Leader: John Shirland
Specific dates: 11 Jan to 15 Mar
No. sessions: 10
Description: We shall be looking at coloured and stained glass in England from the 6th century to 2023. First session will look at experiments and discoveries. Second – design, support, donors. Third – Bible, Saints – their symbols & legends. Fourth – 12th & 13th centuries. Fifth – Canterbury Cathedral guided tour. Sixth – 14th & 15th centuries. Seventh – 16th century & iconoclasm. Eighth – Heraldry, 17th & 18th centuries. Ninth – 19th century revival. Tenth – Modern Glass.

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