An exhibition of new art exploring the ‘lost’ treasures of Lincoln Cathedral
From Saturday 3 May to the end of July
In the Exhibition Gallery
With a history spanning almost 1,000 years, Lincoln Cathedral has been the backdrop to many significant historical events, including The Reformation, which saw the destruction of the monasteries and the emergence of the Church of England.
Cathedrals including Lincoln had to conform to the ‘new religion’, and part of this was the removal of precious items. In 1536 the register and inventory of all jewels, vestments and other ornaments was written by Cathedral Treasurer Henry Lytherland and later became the shopping list for Henry VIII, removing these great treasures, which were never seen again!
The 1536 inventory has survived for more than 400 years and is now the inspiration for a new exhibition at Lincoln Cathedral.
Inspired by these stolen objects, local artists are creating unique pieces which express various aspects of the items themselves, the motivation of the donor and the context of the time.
This exhibition is included in your Cathedral admission.
Artists Mel Langton, Fiona Hodges, Lisa Tank and Hannah Cawthorne from Indigo Crow Gallery, and costume designer Helen Symonds, have created artworks including digital illustration, ceramics, painting and textiles.
