This April, Newcastle Cathedral will be delivering two exclusive online panel discussion events, exploring the research, work and people making this monumental regeneration project happen.

Protecting our Regional Treasures – ‘Common Ground in Sacred Space’

Wednesday 28 April 6:30-8:00

Lindy Gilliland, the Cathedral’s ‘Common Ground in Sacred Space’ National Lottery Heritage Fund Project Manager, explains how the project has been delivered in light of the pandemic; the challenges and surprises, and how important it is to protect this important historic building at the heart of Newcastle's heritage.

Lindy will chat with some of the key partners who helped to solve some of the issues and protect the Cathedral’s treasured 900-year-old history.

Speakers

• Anthony Short, Site Foreman at Historic Property Restoration Ltd, will talk about the skills, protection and problem solving needed on this very special project – from moving over 150 one tonne ledger stones to laying a complex network of underground heating.
• Dr David Carrington, Founder and Managing Director at Skillington Workshop, will highlight some of the delicate conservation work that has been carried out on artefacts such as the 14th century ‘Unknown Knight’ effigy, Ledger stones.
• Dan Rose, Designer and Director at Raskl Limited based in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley, explains the ideas behind his company’s designs for a new altar, ambo and choir stalls: furniture for the future that also celebrates the Cathedral’s rich history.

In addition to their presentations there will be a chance to quiz our panel of experts further, so please have your questions ready.

Pricing

We're delighted to host this event on a Pay As You Feel basis (with a mandatory fee of £1 to attend). We would be very grateful if you are in a position to donate more; a minimum donation of £5 is recommended as a guide.

We hope you enjoy this exciting event. Please also consider booking to attend the next talk on 28 April. Sign up to our mailing list to find out more about this talk and when tickets are released: https://bit.ly/3beh9lm

'Creating Common Ground in Sacred Space’ is a £6M National Lottery Heritage Fund project to transform the Cathedral, inside and out. The work going on at present will create a fabulous, accessible, visitor attraction, and a venue for large scale business and cultural events, banqueting and conferences, while preserving the ancient religious roots of the building, and celebrating the history and heritage of our city and region.