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Our final finalist (there are 12) and it is ENORMOUS!

The largest expanse of stained glass ever made in medieval England.

The Great East Window (1405–8), York Minster

Take a look at all the finalists and cast your vote here ⤵️ (Voting closes Sunday)

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The largest expanse of stained glass ever made in medieval England. The Great East Window (1405–8), York Minster
January 30, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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Pink Giraffe. This is the window that kicked off our #DivineLight campaign back in November 2025 and it's made the final 12.

From Worcester Cathedral, the Creation and Fall West Window (1875)

See all the final 12 and vote for your fav ⤵️

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From Worcester Cathedral, the Creation and Fall West Window (1875). Recently restored and cleaned, this glorious window fills the west wall of the nave. It was gifted by Lord Dudley as part of the great restoration of the Cathedral in the late nineteenth century and was produced by the world-leading Birmingham-based firm Hardman & Co., whose principal designer John Hardman Powell was the protégé and son-in-law of the Gothic Revivalist A.W.N. Pugin.
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Just three finalists left to showcase for you. Voting ends at noon on Sunday 1st Feb.

The Great West Window of Westminster Abbey (1735) is believed to have been designed by James Thornhill and executed by the glassmaker William Price.

See all 12 finalists and vote here⤵️

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The Great West Window of Westminster Abbey (1735) is believed to have been designed by James Thornhill and executed by the glassmaker William Price.
January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Voting closes at midday this Sunday 1st February.

Which one these 12 #StainedGlass beauties gets your vote?

See them all and cast your vote on the link ⤵️

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/voting-ends-soon-nations-favourite-stained-glass/
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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⚠️ Voting Closes Noon (GMT) on Sunday 1st February ⚠️

Twelve finalists, one vote. Get your vote in here ⤵️

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The finalist today is one of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window.

The finalist today is one of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window. The finalist today is one of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window. The finalist today is one of Wells Cathedral’s greatest treasures: the Jesse Window.
January 27, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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We're into the final week of voting. All 12 finalists and voting are on this link ⤵️

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Our finalist today is the stunning West Window (constructed c.1500, glass installed by 1509) - St George's Chapel, Windsor.
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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Making the final twelve is "a glorious explosion of colour" the Rose Window (1989) - St Albans Cathedral.

Sixty-four openings of 18,000 pieces of hand-blown ‘antique glass’ as creation & the created universe, Alan Younger (1933–2004)

Who are the other finalists? ⤵️

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January 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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The public vote is open ⤵️ Which is your favourite?

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/

The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.
January 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Our next finalist is a celebration of creation #DivineLight

Te Deum Window (1948) at Sheffield Cathedral, designed by Christopher Webb (1886–1966).

Vote here ⤵️

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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Our next finalist and it is a remarkable story.

Travelling North to Newcastle Cathedral for the so-called ‘Chemist’s Window’, #DivineLight.

Dedicated to Joseph Garnet, it may appear unremarkable at first glance, but a remarkable story lies behind it.

January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Wall of glass Stairway to heaven. Our next finalist ....

The term ‘wall of glass’ is overused today, but at Gloucester it is a medieval reality. Between 1345 and 1355 the quire of St Peter’s Abbey (now Gloucester Cathedral) was remodelled to make it a fit resting place for King Edward II.
January 20, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Another finalist. Make sure you vote, there are 12 ... but this one is one of my favourites.

Stunningly beautiful, the Processional Way Windows (2000) at Ely Cathedral
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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We started with 45. Now we're down to just 12.
The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. Have your say ⤵️

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England's Favourite Stained Glass Window - Vote here - The Association of English Cathedrals
Vote for your favourite stained glass window.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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The public vote is open ⤵️

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/

The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.

The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.
January 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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Go Carlisle!

Vote here ⤵️

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Carlisle Cathedral window in the running to be named England's favourite
Carlisle Cathedral's great stained glass window behind the high altar is now in the running to be named England's favourite.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Voting is open. The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. 12 finalists for YOU to vote for.

This gorgeous finalist is the Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral #DivineLight

See all of the 12 and vote for YOUR favourite on the link below ⤵️

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The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar. The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar.
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. We have 12 finalists for YOU to vote for.

One of which is the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral, Commissioned after plague and destruction #DivineLight

See all 12 and vote for YOUR favourite ⤵️

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The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. We have 12 finalists for YOU to vote for. One of which is the East Window (1359) at Carlisle The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. We have 12 finalists for YOU to vote for. One of which is the East Window (1359) at Carlisle The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. We have 12 finalists for YOU to vote for. One of which is the East Window (1359) at Carlisle
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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The public vote is OPEN.

On #HeritageTreasures day the hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window.

Which one is your favourite?

These are the 12 finalists.

To vote click this link below

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January 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Wow! All of them. 45 Days, 45 Windows, 45 Cathedrals - all in 45 seconds #DivineLight Enjoy!

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January 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Oh noooo. It's our final #DivineLight. 45 days. 45 stunning #StainedGlass windows.

We hope you've enjoyed it? (Stay tuned for the public vote ...)

So, this wonderful window from #LiverpoolCathedral, the Benedicite or Great West Window.

More on our website here ⤵️

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45 days. 45 stunning #StainedGlass windows. We hope you've enjoyed it? But we finish with this wonderful window from Liverpool, the Benedicite or Great West Window (1979).
January 9, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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Masterpiece of mid-twentieth-century religious art and architecture, the Coventry Cathedral Baptistery Window is one of the country’s finest, and largest, twentieth-century stained-glass windows #DivineLight

Read more on our website here ⤵️

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Masterpiece of mid-twentieth-century religious art and architecture, the Coventry Cathedral Baptistery Window is one of the country’s finest, and largest, twentieth-century stained-glass windows. Masterpiece of mid-twentieth-century religious art and architecture, the Coventry Cathedral Baptistery Window is one of the country’s finest, and largest, twentieth-century stained-glass windows.
January 8, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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Celebration of creation #DivineLight

Te Deum Window (1948) at Sheffield Cathedral, designed by Christopher Webb (1886–1966).

The Te Deum is a hymn of praise to God from all created beings. At the centre of the window is Christ in Majesty

You can find out more here ⤵️

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Te Deum Window (1948) at Sheffield designed by Christopher Webb (1886–1966). The Te Deum is a hymn of praise to God from all created beings. At the centre of the window is Christ in Majesty – ‘thou art the King of glory’, as the hymn says.
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Commissioned after plague and destruction, reverently restored #DivineLight

East Window (1359) - Carlisle Cathedral

The wonderful Curvilinear East Window remains one of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England.

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Commissioned after plague and destruction, reverently restored #DivineLight East Window (1359) - Carlisle Commissioned after plague and destruction, reverently restored #DivineLight East Window (1359) - Carlisle Commissioned after plague and destruction, reverently restored #DivineLight East Window (1359) - Carlisle
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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"a glorious explosion of colour" #DivineLight

Rose Window (1989) - St Albans Cathedral

Sixty-four openings of 18,000 pieces of hand-blown ‘antique glass’ as creation and the created universe, Alan Younger (1933–2004)

Find out more on our website here ⤵️

https://ow.ly/u9pf50XRQuT
January 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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‘open without fence or fee’

Cloister Windows (1920s) - Chester Cathedral #DivineLight

Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937)

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Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937), alongside designs by Chester artist Trena Cox (1895–1980) Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937), alongside designs by Chester artist Trena Cox (1895–1980)
January 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM