Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral has been at the centre of life in Chichester for nearly 1000 years and is the mother church of the Diocese of Chichester which covers East and West Sussex. Chichester Cathedral is famous for its modern art which was commissioned mainly during the late 20th century by Walter Hussey.
Featured artworks in this location:
Other artworks in this location:
Noli me Tangere (1960) Graham Sutherland; Tapestry as reredos to the high altar (1966) John Piper; Tapestry in the retro-choir (1985) Ursula Benker-Schirmir; The Baptism of Christ (1951) Hans Feibusch; candlesticks and communion rails in St Mary Magdelaine's Chapel (1960-62), Pulpit (1966), Lectern (1972) all by Geoffrey Clarke; Font, John Skelton (1983); Virgin and Child (1988) John Skelton; Christ in Judgement (1998) Philip Jackson; Baptism (1984) Patrick Procktor; Icon of Divine Light (1973) Cecil Collins
Practical information:
The Cathedral is free to enter and open every day and all year from
7.15am - 6.00pm in the winter months, and 7.00pm in the summer months.
Free guided tours take place most days at 11.15am and 2.30pm. All are
welcome. (Occasional restrictions due to services or special events).
Address:
Canon laneChichester
PO19 1PX
West Sussex
Telephone: 01243 782595
Email: enquiry@chichestercathedral.org.uk
Official website: http://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/