The Creation Window: A Quite Extraordinary Treasure

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom

The Friends of Chester Cathedral invite you to an evening with sandwiches and cake in Café 1092 in the Refectory with a presentation from Trevor Dennis about the Creation Window.

Did you know the Creation Window in the Refectory, which was designed by artist Rosalind Grimshaw, was inspired by the first book of the Bible (Genesis 1)? Trevor is an Old Testament scholar with a passion for Genesis 1 and equally passionate about the Creation Window (one of Trevor's favourite treasures of the Cathedral). When the window was commissioned and installed, Trevor was Vice Dean and remembers his interactions with Rosalind Grimshaw. He recalls being amazed that Grimshaw's Parkinson's disease was a barrier for her creativity, yet the artist was still able to not only draw her design but cut the glass required to bring it to life.

Enjoy tea and cake while learning all about this incredible and inspiring window from someone who was around for its creation.

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Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.

We’re free to enter and welcome thousands of visitors from all over the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Chester Cathedral.

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The Creation Window: A Quite Extraordinary Treasure

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom

The Friends of Chester Cathedral invite you to an evening with sandwiches and cake in Café 1092 in the Refectory with a presentation from Trevor Dennis about the Creation Window.

Did you know the Creation Window in the Refectory, which was designed by artist Rosalind Grimshaw, was inspired by the first book of the Bible (Genesis 1)? Trevor is an Old Testament scholar with a passion for Genesis 1 and equally passionate about the Creation Window (one of Trevor's favourite treasures of the Cathedral). When the window was commissioned and installed, Trevor was Vice Dean and remembers his interactions with Rosalind Grimshaw. He recalls being amazed that Grimshaw's Parkinson's disease was a barrier for her creativity, yet the artist was still able to not only draw her design but cut the glass required to bring it to life.

Enjoy tea and cake while learning all about this incredible and inspiring window from someone who was around for its creation.

More info

Safeguarding

Chester Cathedral is committed to being a safe and caring place for all. This means that we must promote a safe environment and culture, safely recruit and support all staff and volunteers, respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation and to those that may pose a present risk to others, care pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons and for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations. We will do this in line with best practice by following the practice guidance of the Church of England.

If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues of a safeguarding matter then please contact our Cathedral Safeguarding Officer, Sharon Scarlett at [email protected] or 01244 500 953.

Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4).

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