The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, England United Kingdom
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The Stained Glass Museum is a hidden treasure within Ely Cathedral. An independent museum, it is uniquely dedicated to the art of stained glass. A display of over 100 original stained glass panels dating from the early 13th century to the present. Also more modern work by William Morris, John Piper and Brian Clarke.
The Museum has a well-stocked, reasonably priced book and gift shop specialising in unique hand-made and locally-sourced glass items.
A special pre-Christmas selling exhibition draws visitors from far and wide seeking attractive Christmas presents.
The Museum is open daily and throughout the year there are regular exhibitions, workshops and events. It also works with schools to provide an entertaining educational introduction to the art and display of stained glass.
Eating facilities are available In the Cathedral. The museum is not accessible by wheelchair, but there is an interactive visit on the ground floor.
There is a gift shop, and all profits go to the Museum.This Christmas the Stained Glass Museum is attempting something a little different. We are offering for sale uniquely designed Christmas ornaments. What makes the ornaments special is that they are to be created from the fragments of 19th century stained glass windows by the artists Sarah Hunt and Mark Palmer. This project grew out of the offer by Gerald Rigby of Queen Adelaide of 19th century stained glass windows, very probably from an East End London church. Mr and Mrs Rigby have generously agreed that several of the already damaged win-dows could be taken apart and turned into individual ornaments to raise funds for the museum’s educational programmes. These truly unique pieces are being offered at very reasonable prices in the museum shop through the holiday season. This is a special opportunity not only to own or give a piece of beautiful 19th century stained glass, but to help spread the message of stained glass to a new generation of children while sharing in the Christmas spirit.
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