Friday, 4th October 2019, 4.30 – 7.45pm
Fig. 1. Detail from Tom Denny’s glazing of the St Thomas Chapel, Gloucester Cathedral, installed as part of the 900th anniversary of Abbot Serlo’s 1089 laying of the foundation stone of St Peter’s Abbey (now Cathedral).
In this lecture, stained glass author, Adrian Barlow, will discuss the achievements of one of the most accomplished and recognisable contemporary stained glass artists, in a cathedral fortunate enough to house a number of examples of Tom Denny’s work. Memorials to the composers Gerald Finzi and Ivor Gurney can be seen in the Lady Chapel, with some of his beautiful earlier work on display in the St Thomas Chapel in the South Ambulatory.
The event begins with tea and cake in the Chapter House at 4.30pm, followed by a lecture in the Lady Chapel at 6.30pm. Evensong may be attended at 5.30pm if wished.
Tickets are priced at £10 for members of the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral, and £12.50 for non-members and guests, and are available from the Friends Office, 11a College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, or online. For further information please email office.administrator@fogc.co.uk or call 01452 522419. The deadline for booking is 19th September.