Countdown has begun, as our NHLF-funded project at Leicester Cathedral draws to a close. The external façade is visible now from Cathedral Gardens, but visitors will have to wait a bit longer to see and experience the brand new spaces inside. Here are a few sneak peek pics in the meantime!
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20th August 2024 Book now for Leicester Cathedral project talk and tour on 26th September 6.30pm🍷 Join us on 26th September at Leicester Cathedral for an evening of discussion over drinks and nibbles, building tours and insight into the building’s history and its current upgrade ...
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15th May 2017 Leicester Cathedral Revealed project awarded £3.3m HLF FundingThis morning our new project – Leicester Cathedral Revealed – was awarded £3.3m in earmarked National Lottery funding, to restore and renew the cathedral to its status as a key ...
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4th May 2014 vHH’s Reordering plans for Leicester Cathedral are approved by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for EnglandWe are excited to announce that our revised proposals for internal reordering at Leicester Cathedral have now been approved by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England. The proposals will allow the mission and the ...
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3rd March 2020 Final planning approval granted
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18th December 2018 Final submission in for Leicester Cathedral RevealedWe have now submitted our Round Two application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Leicester Revealed project and associated works. The application is for £3m to contribute towards the costs of ...
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