St Cuthbert's Banner
This beautifully embroidered banner by Ruth O'Leary is an authentic reconstruction of a long-lost medieval banner carried into war. This one usually hangs above steps up to the shrine of St Cuthbert within Durham Cathedral but comes out for processions, including the cathedral's magnificent carol services, so I was lucky to get close to it resting in the Chapterhouse between those. I particularly admired the embroidered plants and leaves - but couldn't capture fine detail handheld in the low light.
The Chapterhouse was not open to the public when I was young but is now a Warm Space for the people of the city. Admission to the cathedral is free, the carol services are open to all and the welcome is just as warm as my hazy childhood memories.
St Cuthbert's Banner
This beautifully embroidered banner by Ruth O'Leary is an authentic reconstruction of a long-lost medieval banner carried into war. This one usually hangs above steps up to the shrine of St Cuthbert within Durham Cathedral but comes out for processions, including the cathedral's magnificent carol services, so I was lucky to get close to it resting in the Chapterhouse between those. I particularly admired the embroidered plants and leaves - but couldn't capture fine detail handheld in the low light.
The Chapterhouse was not open to the public when I was young but is now a Warm Space for the people of the city. Admission to the cathedral is free, the carol services are open to all and the welcome is just as warm as my hazy childhood memories.