Treasure of the Month
With over 1,300 years of history, Lichfield Cathedral's story is one bursting with history, art and culture. Throughout history the Cathedral has acquired a number of precious, rare and exquisite items, from ancient manuscripts to medieval stained glass - each with a story to be told.
This Treasure of the Month series offers the opportunity to highlight less well-known pieces from the Cathedrals collection, exploring the origins of our treasures.
Explore this month's treasure...
Treasure of the Month: The Tantony Bell
The bells at Lichfield Cathedral have a fascinating history. This month we'll be looking at the Tantony bell, which can be dated back to c. 1500 and to this day is rung several times a day before each service.
Treasure of the Month: The Herkenrode Glass
This month we explore the hidden details of the Herkenrode Glass and the place in which its story began - Herkenrode Abbey.
Treasure of the Month: Epstein, the Bishop and the Queen Mother
A podcast with the Revd Canon Dr Gregory Platten
Explore our extraordinary sculpture of Bishop Woods, and the story behind it.
This Month The Revd Canon Dr Gregory Platten is joined by Michael Diamond, a Lay Member of Chapter, who maintains the inventory of Lichfield Cathedrals treasures.
This month, hear a little more about the littlest, and most used Bell of Lichfield Cathedral, with Clare Townsend, the Cathedral Library Manager.