Author Archives: Katie Harrison
Discovery of Glass from St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield
In August, reports emerged of the rediscovery of nineteenth-century glass from St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Vidimus is grateful to Sylvia Pybus, who has pieced together elements of the story, and hopes to undertake a fuller investigation when current … Continue reading
Nantes Cathedral Fire
On the 18th July, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul Cathedral, Nantes, was severely damaged by fire, allegedly the result of arson by a volunteer church assistant. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze and save the building, but historic furnishings and artworks, … Continue reading
Historic England Releases New Guidance Note for Stained Glass
Historic England has published a new guidance note for custodians of stained glass. Stained Glass Windows: Managing Environmental Deterioration is intended to provide building owners and managers with an understanding of the impact of the environment upon stained glass deterioration, … Continue reading
News from the Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum is aiming to reopen to the public, with a number of safety measures in place, from Wednesday 5 August. During August the museum will be open on fewer days and slightly reduced hours, Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30-15:30. For … Continue reading
New Appointments to the International Board of the Corpus Vitrearum
After eight successful years, Dr Hartmut Scholz, the outgoing President of the International Corpus Vitrearum, has warmly welcomed Professor Tim Ayers as his unanimously elected successor. Professor Ayers, who has previously served as Vice-President, is a Professor in the History … Continue reading
Online Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Parish Church Studies: History, Heritage and Fabric
Studying the English Parish Church can be one of the most enriching pursuits in academia. A physical embodiment of religion, popular devotion, community, economy and government, these institutions encapsulate the very history of the British Isles. At the University of … Continue reading
