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Morris & Burne-Jones Window Restored
17 Apr
Summary
- A two-year restoration of a stained glass window by famous artists is complete.
- The 21ft high window faced damage from water and condensation.
- Conservation work cost £120,000 and took two years to finish.
A two-year conservation project for a significant stained glass window at Salisbury Cathedral has concluded. This intricate work focused on repairing damage caused by water and condensation, which had affected the 21ft (6.5 metre) high window.
Conservation teams utilized original chalk drawings as a guide, carefully recreating lost painted details. The restoration, costing £120,000, also involved replacing degraded iron bars and installing new protective glazing and oak frames to safeguard the artwork.
Designed by renowned Pre-Raphaelite artists William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, the window, known as the 'Angels' window, was commissioned as a memorial. It is set to be re-dedicated at an Evensong service on 7 May, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
