20 May 2011

New banners

This month the Cathedral has 12 new silk banners adorning the nave. They have been hung to coincide with the Cathedral's exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible which is running until 3rd October. The exhibition is also highlighting one of the Cathedral's own treasures The Winchester Bible.

Using silk chiffon, the banners are wonderfully delicate, allowing light to pass through and highlight some of the most beautiful aspects of the Winchester Bible, which is known for its intense colours.

11 comments:

  1. Goodness me! I never thought they would get new banners, there was an ongoing debate about it some time ago, but those are lovely. Perhaps the lovely ones at Salisbury persuaded them.

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  2. A beautiful, silk banner is a heavenly, magnificent cathedral!

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  3. The banner is lovely but I adore the architecture. Awe inspiring!

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  4. Beautiful! I am totally enthralled with the history of the Bible from the original manuscripts to today's new versions. I have to find out more about the Winchester Bible.

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  5. I have a feeling the I saw something that said the banners may be temporary. I think I prefer these ones though.

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  6. Wow the lighting is spectacular.

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  7. I took the photo whilst at the Royal Airforce concert and they had some wonderful lighting in there at the time.

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  8. Wow, this is a gorgeous photo!

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