Salisbury Cathedral restores stained-glass treasure by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris
Salisbury Cathedral has completed a two-year restoration of a 19th-century stained-glass window designed by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. The 'Angels' window, depicting ministering and praising angels, was carefully cleaned and preserved without altering the original glass. The project, praised by the cathedral's dean, aims to protect the artwork for future generations and will be rededicated in a special service.
- ▪The stained-glass 'Angels' window was designed by pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris in the late 19th century.
- ▪Head glazier Sam Kelly led the restoration, removing the 6.5-metre window safely and overseeing its cleaning and conservation.
- ▪Restorers used backing glass to recreate lost details without altering the original surface, and added protective glazing and oak frames to prevent future damage.
- ▪The window was rededicated at an evensong service on 7 May 2026 at 5:30pm in the south quire aisle.
- ▪The dean of Salisbury, the Very Rev Nicholas Papadopulos, said the restored window will 'lift spirits and rekindle hope' for years to come.
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Close-up of before and after detail of stained-glass window depicting a ministering angel. Burne-Jones designed the angels, Morris the decorative leaf design. Photograph: Cassie DalbyView image in fullscreenClose-up of before and after detail of stained-glass window depicting a ministering angel. Burne-Jones designed the angels, Morris the decorative leaf design. Photograph: Cassie DalbyArtSalisbury Cathedral restores stained-glass treasure by Edward Burne-Jones and William MorrisProject to refurbish ‘Angels’ hailed huge success as dean says it will ‘lift spirits and rekindle hope’Steven MorrisTue 5 May 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSam Kelly admitted there had been some nights of broken sleep as he led a two-year project to restore one of Salisbury Cathedral’s…
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