From apprentice to head of masonry – Lincoln Cathedral promotes long-standing employee
Masonry specialist Michael Graves has been promoted to head of masonry at Lincoln Cathedral. Joining as an apprentice in 2002, Michael has worked his way through the ranks to head…
Chapter Letter – 02.05.21
One of the traditions of the cathedral is to pray at Evensong every day for members of the Cathedral Foundation both living and departed. The obit book, which may have…
Welcome back to Lincoln Cathedral
From Monday 17 May one of Europe’s finest gothic buildings, Lincoln Cathedral will once again be open to visitors. Anyone visiting the Cathedral between Monday 17 May and Saturday 5…
New appointments to Chapter
Lincoln Cathedral has announced several new appointments to its Chapter. The body that oversees the governance of the Cathedral, the Chapter has particular responsibility for such areas as finance, safeguarding…
Discover for the first time the treasures of Lincoln Cathedral online
Lincoln Cathedral’s collection of rare artefacts, is for the first time available for the public to view online. The online catalogue – which is accessed via our website – will…
Chapter Letter – 18.04.21
During the weeks after Easter Day the Easter story continues to unfold as we hear of the various accounts of Jesus’ resurrection appearances to his disciples. Although we don’t follow…
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty the Queen on the news of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since the day of her coronation in 1953,…
Lincoln Cathedral’s head of conservation receives ICON accreditation
Head of conservation at Lincoln Cathedral, Jane Cowan, has been awarded Accredited Conservator-Restorer (ACR) status by the Institute of Conservation (ICON). With a diploma in Conservation and Restoration and a…
Dr Colin Walsh to become Organist Emeritus of Lincoln Cathedral
After thirty-three years of service to Lincoln Cathedral, the Organist Laureate, Colin Walsh, will be leaving his current role to pursue other musical interests. Dr Walsh came to Lincoln…
Chapter Letter – 04.04.21
Connecting with the Easter story This year, as we journey through Holy Week, our shared experience of dark days, trials, isolation and death, draw us even more closely into the…
Shining a light on Holy Week and Easter
From Sunday 28 March, Lincoln Cathedral will once again use a special lighting scheme to mark Holy Week and the run up to Easter Day. The colours will reflect the…
Chapter Letter – 21.03.21
Looking toward Holy Week at the cathedral This year we will be able to mark Holy Week by gathering for worship in a way that was not possible in Holy…