The Communion Table

The Communion Table

The Communion Table or Altar The red frontal announces “Transformation”, when change occurs through the activity and grace of God.  The design captures the moment with energy and power, though the pain and suffering are also present.  It develops from...
The Cathedra

The Cathedra

So what makes a church a Cathedral? The answer to this is not simple. There are many things that make a church a Cathedral. However the name Cathedral itself comes from the fact that it houses a bishop’s throne. The Latin word for this is Cathedra and it is from...
St Aidan’s Cross

St Aidan’s Cross

Early Christianity in the North of England A close-up of St. Aidan’s Cross on the wall of St. Aidan’s Chapel This cross tells part of the story of one of the earliest people to bring Christianity to the north of England, Aidan. The top of the cross, shows...
Reminders of an Earlier Church

Reminders of an Earlier Church

Saxons and sheep! Saxon Cross Fragment 2 and Shears The first church on this site was probably built out of wood, for the Norman Lord of the Manor of Bradford, Ilbert De Lacy, in the 11th century. This was later replaced by a stone church which was destroyed by fire,...
The Stairs to Nowhere?

The Stairs to Nowhere?

A secret stairway, but where does it go? The stairs to nowhere are a favourite aspect of the Cathedral and everyone wants to know why we have a staircase that doesn’t appear to go anywhere! The stairs are interesting because not only do they prove evidence of an...
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