Discover the fascinating & mysterious world of #medievalgraffiti. Join us for 'Medieval Graffiti: The Lost World of England's Churches' a talk and workshop with archaeologist & author Matthew Champion on Fri 6 & Sat 7 Sept. Find more info and tickets here: http://stmaryredcliffe.com/medievalgraffiti or via our link in bio.
If you're looking for something to do in #Bristol today, why not visit one of England's finest medieval parish churches, #stmaryredcliffe? We have 800 years of fascinating heritage & beauty all around! Sessions start at 11am, 12:45pm & 2:30pm. Book here: http://stmaryredcliffe.com/guidedtours or via our link in bio.
Free lunchtime recital tomorrow at 1pm! 'The Heroic Organ' ft SMR organ scholar Will Walshe-Grey, the first of a series of Thursday recitals in the wonderful atmospheric surrounds of #stmaryredcliffe, one of England's finest churches. Info & tickets here: https://buff.ly/45jjje3 or via our link in bio.
Discover the fascinating and mysterious world of medieval graffiti: join us for ‘Medieval Graffiti: The Lost Voices of England’s Churches’ a talk and workshop with archaeologist and author Matthew Champion. Taking place on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September. During his Friday night talk, Matthew will discuss the many different forms of medieval graffiti, it’s history and meaning. During the Saturday workshop he’ll be looking at examples of graffiti at #stmaryredcliffe and passing on his skills and knowledge so that attendees are equipped to discover and interpret examples for themselves. Tickets are available via our website of on Eventbrite via our link in bio.
Located in the heart #Bristol near to Temple Meads and @TempleQuarter #stmaryredcliffe is a masterpiece of #medieval Gothic architecture with a fascinating 800 year history. You ca now discover our superb church by booking a guided tour. Tickets & info here: https://stmaryredcliffe.com/guidedtours or via our link in bio
We've been visiting the bells of #stmaryredcliffe this morning in preparation for important restoration work to the bell chamber. There have been bells here since the 1400s. The oldest remaining bell, dating from 1622, was being rung at the time of the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London and the English Civil War!
'And who is my neighbour?'
'During 2021, St Mary Redcliffe ran an open competition for four new designs to replace the four panels of glass that commemorated Edward Colston, a senior figure in the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans. The purpose of the competition was to:
· help us remember and reconcile with our past
· enable everyone to encounter the gospel
· promote a sense of hope in our shared future
St Mary Redcliffe requested creative and imaginative designs that reflected the question that prompted Jesus to tell the story – ‘Who is my neighbour?’ The designs also needed to work well within the whole window and complement the architecture of this area of the church.
Dozens of people from a variety of backgrounds entered the competition and five shortlisted designs were displayed during an exhibition that took place at St Mary Redcliffe during the summer of 2021. Members of the public were invited to provide feedback on the five designs and their comments were included in the decision-making process.
Local Junior Doctor Ealish Swift won the competition with four designs that referred to Bristol’s rich multicultural past and present.
On winning the competition, Ealish said:
“I am deeply honoured that my design has been chosen for this wonderful space that means so much to me. I'm thrilled that my design seemed to resonate so much with the local community and I hope everyone will come to visit to see the final piece and experience everything this wonderful church, and community, has to offer!”'
Extract from www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/and-who-is-my-neighbour--new-stained-glass
Join @art_xianity for a specially devised day to take you through the practical and creative steps involved in addressing #contestedheritage.
at St Mary Redcliffe viewing the new windows by Ealish Swift which replaced those that commemorated Edward Colston.
'Art and Atonement: exploring artistic responses to contested church heritage.'
📅 15 June, 11.30 – 16.30.
📍Bristol
Tickets still available. Book at
artandchristianity.org/events/art-and-atonement
Picture: Ealish Swift, windows for St Mary Redcliffe, 2023.
Medieval marvels! #StMaryRedcliffe has an important collection of medieval corbels dating from the 1300s. These intriguing figures once adorned the exterior of our medieval outer North Porch that dates from around 1325. They’re now on display in the South Transept of the church. If you’d like to take a look, do stop by and ask a member of staff or one of our friendly volunteers to show you where they are. We’re open 8am - 5pm Mon - Sat and on Sunday afternoons following worship. It’s free to get in
Have you visited #stmaryredcliffe yet? Located in the heart of #Bristol near to Temple Meads, we’re one of the largest and finest parish churches in the country. Dating from the 12th century, the church is considered a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. The church is full of history and art and it’s free to get in. We’re open to visit from 8am - 5pm Monday - Saturday and on Sunday afternoons following worship. Make sure you pay is a visit - all are very welcome here. If you’d like to find out more, you can book a guided tour via our link in bio.
We have wonderful #stainedglass at #stmaryredcliffe including some lovely mid-C20th work by artist Harry Stammers, which can be found in our Lady Chapel. Stammers uses biblical and historical imagery alongside contemporary figures, as can be seen in this panel from the north window of the window. Why not stop by and take a look around over the weekend? We’re open to visitors until 5pm today, from 8am-5pm tomorrow and on Sunday afternoon following morning worship. It’s free to get in and all are very welcome to visit.
It’s #worldheritageday on Thursday 18 April. On Saturday 20 April we’re inviting visitors along to our Heritage Day with free tours to our hidden spaces. We’ll also be showing a film about the history of #stmaryredcliffe and knowledgable guide Paul Stevens will present a talk about the history of Redcliffe and the surrounding area. There’ll also be activities for kids in the Undercroft. Find more info via our link in bio.
One of England's finest gothic buildings, #StMaryRedcliffe has been described as being "a Romance in Stone". Book a guided tour with one of our expert guides to find out why. Tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays and take in some of our hidden spaces! Book here https://stmaryredcliffe.com/churchtours through our link in bio.
History talk at #stmaryredcliffe this week: On Thu 11 April at 5pm, Clive Burton of @Bristol_Books will be here talking about the modern ship The Matthew, the replica of the ship sailed by John Cabot on his 1497 voyage of discovery. Info & tickets available via our link in bio. This stained glass showing John Cabot, his sons and their ship The Matthew can be seen in our South Transept. The model of The Matthew can be seen above our main entrance.
A stone carving of an eagle-like bird projecting from the outside of our famous North Porch, which dates from around 1325. If you’d like to see our vast array of carvings, dating from the medieval period until the twentieth century, pay us a visit. It’s free to get in and we’re open to visitors from 8am-5pm Mon-Sat 12noon -5pm on Sundays. #stmaryredcliffe
St Mary Redcliffe is one of the country’s finest gothic churches, packed full of history, art, music and religious significance. If you’d like to experience this glorious building close up, book a guided tour with one of our expert volunteer guides. Tickets and information available on our website or via our link in bio. #stmaryredcliffe
Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD2024 To mark this year’s event, all of the music sung by our choirs this Sunday will be written by female composers. Featuring music by the folliwing: Sarah McDonald, Claire Alsop, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, Raphaella Aleotti, Rani Arbo, June Nixon and Melanie Bonis #InspireInclusion
A Bristol Crucifixion: Palm Sunday 24 March - Come & Song Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’! Join us to sing this wonderful oratorio in the beautiful surroundings of #stmaryredcliffe Church.
This poignant work will be conducted by Joe Cryan (Director of Music at SMR) and played on the world famous St Mary Redcliffe Organ.
It is free to take part (sign up via our link in bio) and music will be provided.
We’ll rehearse from 2:00 – 4:00pm, with the St Mary Redcliffe Choir and soloists joining us for a full rehearsal from 4:45pm before performing the work during our 5:30pm evening service.
All are very welcome to join in!
#stmaryredcliffe is covered in wonderful stone carvings. These examples are usually unseen by visitors because they decorate the tower, high above the body of the church. You can see hundreds of examples inside church too, however, including many fine medieval carvings. Why not stop by and take a look? It’s free to get in!
These superb medieval stone carvings once adorned the spectacular North Porch at #stmaryredcliffe You can now see them on display in the south transept of the church. Why stop by and take a look - it’s free and we’re open every day: 8am - 5pm Monday to Saturday & 12noon - 5pm on Sundays. All are very welcome 🙂
Redcliffe Talk #4: The Matthew with Clive Burlton of @bristol_books takes place at 5:00pm on Thursday 11 April at #stmaryredcliffe. #RedcliffeTalks is a series of expert presentations on subjects pertinent to the history of #stmaryredcliffe. Scan the QR code or visit our link in bio to book £5 tickets. You can also watch earlier talks in the series on our website here: stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/redcliffe-talks
Old picture of the day: an image looking from the west door of #stmaryredcliffe towards Redcliffe Pit, now the location of Redcliffe Way Roy roundabout. This street form was destroyed by changes that took place from the Bristol Improvement Act of the 1840s - which cleared the buildings in front of the church and created Phippen Street - through to the post WWII destruction of the remaining historical buildings. This historically significant area - once one of the main southern entrances to the city, through Redcliffe Gate in the Portwall - is now blighted with dual carriageways and heavy traffic.
Visit a gothic masterpiece in the heart of #Bristol - #stmaryredcliffe is one of the finest church buildings in England with its earliest parts dating from around 1185. If you'd like to see more, join us a guided tour of the church. Tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets and info here: https://stmaryredcliffe.com/smrtours
Bristol’s ‘boy poet’ Thomas Chatterton was enthralled by #stmaryredcliffe which fired his young imagination. He was inspired to write an astonishing body of faux medieval poetry by historical manuscripts that were found in medieval wooden boxes in the church’s Muninent Room located high above the North Porch. You can visit what’s now known as The Chatterton Room by booking a guided tour of the church. Tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are available via Eventbrite by following our link in bio
Visit a masterpiece of medieval gothic architecture, discover over 800 years of history and access our hidden spaces! Book a guided tour of #stmartyredcliffe in the heart of #Bristol. We have tours running this Friday and Saturday. Follow the link for tickets and info: https://stmaryredcliffe.com/smrtours
Look forward to a relaxing and informative end to your week: book a guided tour of #stmaryredcliffe, the architectural marvel with a fascinating 800 year history, located in the heart #Bristol. Enjoy our wonderful medieval architecture and discover our hidden spaces! Tickets & Info here: https://buff.ly/3NuioNo
Looking for an inspirational start to 2024? Visit the wondrous #stmaryredcliffe in the centre of #Bristol! We’re running guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during January during which you can enjoy our magnificent gothic architecture, find out about our 800 year history and discover some of our hidden spaces that are usually closed to the public. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Follow our link in bio or visit our website for a direct link to the Eventbrite booking page.
Visit #stmaryredcliffe this Christmas for a wonderful festive experience! We have two special services on #ChristmasEve - our family-friendly Crib Service at 4pm and our traditional Midnight Mass at 11:30pm - a great opportunity to experience one of England’s finest churches at night. All are very welcome to join us!
#stmaryredcliffe sits in the heart of #Bristol near to Temple Meads Station and is one of the finest medieval church buildings in the country. It’s free to get in and open during the Christmas holidays. Why not stop by for a walk around, book a guided tour or attend a service. We’d be delighted to see you here! Find information about opening times, events and booking for tours via our link in bio.
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