I had the pleasure of going to Bradford Cathedral recently, on a beautiful day that made my heart sing. Christians have worshipped on the hill above the city for thirteen centuries. Just below, there is a river (now running in conduits underground). In Saxon times, a ford allowed people to cross. 'Broad Ford' led to the city's name. The present cathedral, Bradford's parish church until 1919, is believed to be the third church on the site, parts of it dating back to the 14th century but much enlarged and altered subsequently. What was once its crowded graveyard is now a pleasant precinct with a few clergy houses around the lawns.
There are currently several small exhibitions in the cathedral related to Bradford people's lives and stories. The artwork made of coloured glass is 'Woven Lives', the result of various workshops in the city led by Linda Baines and Shaeron Caton-Rose. Participants used drawing and symbols to map out their lives - moments of joy and hardship - which were then screen printed onto glass tiles and fused to make the artwork.
I didn’t know that about the name origin of Bradford but of course, it makes sense! The artwork is lovely! Sal 😁
ReplyDeleteI always feel "in awe" when visiting old places/churches like that (knowing that people have gathered there for the same purpose for like a thousand years or more). Beautiful modern artwork, too! (Each century contributing in its own way...)
ReplyDeleteA fascinating work of art, and it suits the cathedral setting perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHow neat, a three-D stained glass sculpture!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful.
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