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The open arcaded design of the new St George’s Chapel allows a view through to the upper part of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit beyond.*

The Sheffield Steel Nativity by Brian Fell sometimes stands just within the entrance to the chapel, depending on the season.*

*From the Sheffield Cathedral guide book

10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 15th 2020

…Easter Morning at Winchester Cathedral

Click on the photo below to access my video taken from the peaceful Dean Garnier Garden on Easter Morning .

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4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 13th 2020

This day saw the beginning of a sequence of rapidly-unfolding events that would lead to Jesus’ crucfixion. On this day, Jesus gathered with his disciples to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. During this celebration, commonly called the Last Supper because it was Jesus’ final meal before his arrest and death, Jesus established the practice [...]

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The bronze anchor memorial commemorates the relationship of the city and the ships which bore the City’s name.

It is a tribute to all those who served in the ships and a memorial to those who gave their lives for their country.*

*From ‘A legacy of remembrance’ published by Sheffield Cathedral

14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 4th 2020

St George’s Chapel is dedicated to the memory of all ranks of the York and Lancaster Regiment.

As well as the regimental colours, the chapel holds the ‘roll of honour’ books of the regiment from 1914 to 1968, the hand embroidered kneelers all bear the regimental crest; and the wooden stalls or seats are dedicated to [...]

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