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So much #MoreThanABuilding They are beautiful buildings with beautiful people. What will you discover?

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Our first stained glass window of our #DivineLight winter campaign comes from Worcester Cathedral, Creation and Fall West Window (1875) with Pink Giraffe.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Divine Light : our winter campaign starts tomorrow.
We bring you the remarkable stained glass of England’s cathedrals, perhaps the greatest collection of art in England.
#DivineLight #StainedGlass
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November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Church urges the Government to retain Listed Places of Worship Grant ahead of the #budget2025 this week.

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Listed Places of Worship Grant - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Chancellor has been urged to retain a tax scheme for listed places of worship following a new survey that showed that the majority of the UK population
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November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Birmingham Pub Bombings 1974

Birmingham Cathedral will mark the anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings with an afternoon of reflection and prayer tomorrow, Friday 21st November.

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Birmingham Cathedral Remembers the Pub Bombings of 1974 - The Association of English Cathedrals
Birmingham Cathedral will mark the anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings with an afternoon of reflection and prayer on 21st November.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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This sounds BRILLIANT!

A Chime for Manchester.

Manchester Cathedral launches A Chime for Manchester to mark the centenary of its bells.

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November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Revenge or forgiveness?

Father Forgive: Coventry Cathedral marks the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz

In the aftermath of that night, there were two choices – revenge or forgiveness.

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Coventry Cathedral Remembers the 85th Anniversary of the Blitz - The Association of English Cathedrals
Friday the 14th of November marks the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz - a night which resulted in the death of 554 people with many more unaccounted
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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"I cannot wait to bring this production to life in the cathedral nave this month. "

A Year of Storytelling at Hereford Cathedral launches with The Hereford Nativity

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November 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Safeguarding Season launched at Carlisle Cathedral.

The focus will be on #suicide prevention and awareness through training and worship and will see a #LOUDfence installation.

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Season of Safeguarding in Carlisle Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Carlisle Cathedral has launched its Safeguarding Season which will focus on suicide prevention and awareness through training and worship and will see a
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November 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Field of Remembrance opened at Westminster Abbey by the Queen

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November 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Peterborough Cathedral will host Solace, a pair of glass wings symbolising freedom, fragility and strength, this month.

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/solace-opens-in-peterborough-cathedral/

November 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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‘It’s a simple but powerful expression of care in action”

Portsmouth Cathedral in Joint Project to Tackle Homelessness

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Portsmouth Cathedral in Joint Project to Tackle Homelessness - The Association of English Cathedrals
Portsmouth Cathedral has partnered with Portsmouth City Council and the charity, the Society of St James (SSJ) to open up its doors to those experiencing
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Remembrance 2025 : Durham Cathedral

The Festival of Remembrance, 8th Nov

Returning for the 14th year the theme of this year’s festival is the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan

#Remembrance🌺

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October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : Wells Cathedral

The ‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ exhibition will be at Wells Cathedral from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 29 November.

"out of many threads, we are one fabric"

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-wells-cathedral/
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Remembrance 2025: Newcastle Cathedral

Stories of courage, sacrifice & innovation.

A new tour for Remembrance to honour those local heroes who shaped history not just locally, but nationally and globally.

#Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-newcastle-cathedral/
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : Ripon Cathedral

Knitters from the Ripon Community Poppy Project have created a dress completely of knitted poppies for a concert of Remembrance to be held on November 6th.

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

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October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : St Albans Cathedral

A Roll of Honour for all those lives lost is incorporated into Poppy Fields, a light and sound installation at St Albans to mark Remembrance.

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-st-albans-cathedral/

Remembrance - St Albans Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
A Roll of Honour for all those lives lost is incorporated into Poppy Fields, a light and sound installation at St Albans for Remembrance.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Jagged Edges, an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse, has gone on display in Newcastle Cathedral.

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/jagged-edges-newcastle-cathedral/
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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What was it like to be a medieval scribe?

Step back in time & find out. Inspired by the Sarum Master Bible (on display at Salisbury Cathedral), you can try calligraphy with a quill & create your own illuminated letter

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/events/salisbury-creative-calligraphy/
Salisbury - Creative Calligraphy - The Association of English Cathedrals
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October 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Art has always been intrinsically tied to religion and the church and our cathedrals use the arts to celebrate their faith and share their story. Art is invitational, it transcends, and it can attract and engage new audiences and spark fresh conversations.
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Does a modern art exhibition belong in Canterbury Cathedral?
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October 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Jane Austen Statue Unveiled at Winchester Cathedral

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/jane-austen-statue-unveiled-at-winchester-cathedral/

October 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Yesterday Her Majesty The Queen attended a National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey, in celebration of harvest and in recognition of farmers & those working to tackle food poverty across the UK.

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National Harvest Service - Westminster Abbey - The Association of English Cathedrals
Yesterday Her Majesty The Queenattended a National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey, held in celebration of harvest and in recognition of farmers.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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It's how we roll.

Association of English Cathedral team meeting in Peterborough.

#Peterborough #PeterboroughCathedral
Association of English Cathedral team meeting in Peterborough.
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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“Graffiti is often the language of the #unheard. It can be a way for the #powerless to challenge injustice or inequity but it can equally be an act of #vandalism, division or intimidation."

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Hear Us - Canterbury Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
HEAR US: a new art exhibition at Canterbury Cathedral that uses temporary graffiti to ask questions of God will go on display.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Manchester Cathedral will host a one hour silent vigil for peace on Monday.

We warmly invited everyone, especially our Interfaith community, as we support our Jewish friends and pray for peace in our world and local communities. ‘

Monday 13 October, 7pm
Invitation to a silent prayer vigil for peace at Manchester Cathedral on Monday 13th October from 7 to 8 pm,
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Manchester Cathedral will host a one hour silent vigil for peace on Monday.

We warmly invited everyone, especially our Interfaith community, as we support our Jewish friends and pray for peace in our world and local communities. ‘

Monday 13 October, 7pm
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM