A talk - the second of three - by Kirsty Hartsiotis exploring the rich history of stained glass in the Cotswolds.

The Victorians brought stained glass back with a bang into our churches. Chances are, if you see stained glass in a church today it will be Victorian. Often reviled today, Victorian stained glass nonetheless often brought high-quality glass back into our churches, and became a big industry as demand grew and grew. At first trying to copy medieval designs, glass developed over the century with work by artistic luminaries like Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris and Henry Holiday, alongside big name firms like the Birmingham-based Hardman’s, innovative glaziers Powell’s of Whitefriars and the sweet storytelling of Charles Eamer Kempe. Join Kirsty Hartsiotis to explore this often forgotten period, looking at why glass was revived, what fashions drove the changes in style, and what kind of stories the Victorians wanted to tell. After the talk, enjoy coffee and cake.

Tickets £10 (£7 MiP Members)

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