Salisbury Cathedral restores stained-glass treasure by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris
Summary
Salisbury Cathedral completed a two-year restoration of a large stained-glass window called the “Angels” window, designed by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris in the late 1800s. The project involved carefully cleaning and repairing the glass to preserve its original colours and details. The restored window will be celebrated at a special service on May 7.Key Facts
- The “Angels” window is 6.5 meters (21 feet) tall and was created by artist Edward Burne-Jones and designer William Morris in the 19th century.
- The window shows ministering and praising angels with decorative leaf patterns.
- Damage occurred over 150 years due to water, condensation, and fading paint.
- The restoration team safely removed the window in February 2024 and worked on it in an on-site workshop.
- Original glass was lightly cleaned but not altered; new details were added on thin backing glass to protect the original artwork.
- Protective glazing and oak frames were added to help prevent future damage.
- Sam Kelly, the head glazier with 40 years of experience at the cathedral, led the restoration team.
- The window will be rededicated at an evensong service on May 7 at 5:30 pm and can be viewed in the south quire aisle.
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