Worship & Glory display at Ely Cathedral gets to the point of needlework
A special exhibition of ecclesiastical works from the collection of the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is to go on display at Ely Cathedral, alongside contemporary fashion pieces from the RSN’s degree programme.
After the postponement of the event last year, the organisers are now looking forward to going ahead with the exhibition – titled For Worship & Glory II – in the beautiful setting of the historic Lady Chapel.
The RSN is not just about historic embroidery, however, and its current students produce contemporary pieces of work for fashion and interiors, some of which will be displayed alongside the traditional ecclesiastical pieces.
Joss Palmer, event manager at Ely Cathedral, said: “The Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral is a beautiful light and spacious area providing the perfect location for admiring such famous works in a safe and socially distanced environment.”
For Worship & Glory II takes place from January 27 to March 13. Entry is via a cathedral visitor ticket, available from elycathedral.org/events/for-worship-glory-ii-exhibition.
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