Monthly Lectures

The Next Monthly Lecture

Stories in Stained Glass

Thu 5th Feb 2026 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

This Lecture replaces the scheduled lecture which was cancelled, by the lecturer Imogen-Corrigan, due to family illness.

Stained glass tells stories. It has been used to play politics, bribe bishops, recruit soldiers and tell jokes. The most remarkable subjects appear in its panes, from miracles to Mandela, tanks to Tiffany, Burne-Jones's water-closet to Churchill's cigar. It is a powerful way to create atmosphere and send a message - not just in churches, but in airports, sports centres, town halls, banks, libraries and shops - and my talk will include a look at its stories in your area: your saints and your sinners.
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Lecturer: Susie Harries

A writer, editor and lecturer, specialising in 20th century culture and the arts. Has published eight books on subjects including official war art, opera and the composer Elisabeth Lutyens. The most recent is the biography of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, published in August 2011. Lectured to a range of audiences, from the Imperial War Museum and British Museum to the Twentieth Century Society, the RSA, the Cheltenham and Bridport Literary Festivals, and the Victorian Society.


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EVENT

Stories in Stained Glass

Thu 5th Feb 2026 @ 11:30

VENUE

Stalbridge Hall, Lower Road, Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2NF United Kingdom.

ORGANISER

The Arts Society Blackmore Vale


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