John Piper at Chichester Cathedral

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Event Details

Event Date:

14-09-2026

Start time: 15:00

End time: 16:30

Event Short Description

Join us for a special talk on the vivid Cathedral tapestry by celebrated artist John Piper

Event Information

In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britain’s most daring post-war art commissions – a vivid tapestry behind its High Altar by celebrated artist and printmaker John Piper (1903–1992).

Join The Reverend Vanessa Baron for a fascinating talk, hosted by West Sussex Record Office, to include: background to the commission to create the tapestry in the Cathedral, with reference to the correspondence held at the Record Office; an overview of Piper’s longstanding interest in churches, looking at his photography and stained-glass work; a look at the other influences on the design of the tapestry, most especially his willingness to work with new materials and his collaborative work with other people.

Advance booking essential.

Admission Details

Adult: 8.00

Child: 8.00

Child Age Limit:

Concession Details:

Organiser Details

Name: Matthew Jones

Telephone: 01243 753602

Email: record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

Website: https://www.wsro.org.uk/events

Venue Details

Address: Record Office, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DD

Telephone: 01243 753602

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