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.
The Tantony Bell - Treasure of the Month: A podcast with the Revd Canon Dr Gregory Platten
This month, hear a little more about the littlest, and most used Bell of Lichfield Cathedral, with Clare Townsend, the Cathedral Library Manager.