Thousands of paper doves bearing messages of peace will be created by visitors to Lincoln Cathedral before being brought together to create a huge artwork.  Known as ‘Peace Doves’ the installation is a mass participation artwork by artist Peter Walker – the artist behind Luxmuralis, and is made up of thousands of individual paper doves which will be suspended in the nave of the Cathedral. The artwork is also set to music by composer David Harper. The doves will be available to make in the Cathedral from Wednesday 1 May and visitors, schools and local communities groups are being invited ..read more

The Bishop of Lincoln is pleased to confirm that The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones as the next Dean of Lincoln. The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, said, “I am delighted that the King has approved Simon’s nomination to be the next Dean of our great Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln. We are looking forward to having him back after having benefited so much from his ministry as Interim Dean last year. “As a result of Simon’s ministry as Chaplain, Chapel life at Merton is vibrant, generating a variety of vocations and stimulating ..read more

A stunning 13-meter-long table, made from ancient, fossilised oak will be on display in Lincoln Cathedral from April. Created from a section of the nation’s most significant tree, a gigantic 5000-year-old Fenland Black Oak, the table is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The Table for the Nation will be installed on St George’s day, before being opened to visitors from Wednesday 24 April. It will remain in residency at Lincoln Cathedral for a year. In 2012, the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, an exceptionally well-preserved section of black oak was found in a field in Norfolk – thi ..read more

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we hear that acclamation of hope and joy, proclaimed on Easter morning in churches all over the world. The waiting is over; we celebrate again being a resurrection people, after our journey through Lent and Holy Week. What I love about the post-Easter stories in the Gospel, however, is that they are a very real mix of human emotion: yes, there is joy and new hope, but this often sits alongside or is found only after grief, disbelief, fear, doubt and confusion. Somehow I find that reassuring. It seems to reflect the reality of our journey of faith m ..read more

A word from the editor Welcome to the Spring edition of InHouse. Our latest edition is packed with fascinating information about the Cathedral and its history. Meet Jane Cowan and learn about her amazing work as Head of Conservation, look into 25 Years Guiding in Lincoln Cathedral, and explore the joy that can be found on the Mindful Mile. Download the Latest Edition ..read more

You can collect a print version of In House from the Cathedral, or click on the link below to read the latest issue. A word from the Editor Lent is a season of reflection and preparation, so it is appropriate that the current edition of InHouse is dedicated to some key aspects of the Cathedral and our incredible resources, as we move towards Easter. The treasures of the Cathedral, from our buildings to our vestments, are skilfully and lovingly care for by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers, to the greater glory of God. My thanks, as always, to our devoted team of writers and editors: E ..read more

In a change from the normal spiritual reflection, this Chapter Letter starts with a more institutional focus. This week has seen a small, but fundamental change in the arrangements for the governance and management of the cathedral with the cathedral becoming a registered charity. This is a result of the provisions of the Cathedral Measure 2021 which required every cathedral to revise its Constitution and Statutes and register so that it is dual regulated by both the Church Commissioners (as in the past) and the Charity Commission… Download the Chapter letter – 17.03.24 ..read more

On International women’s Day 2024, we are sharing the stories of just a few of the many inspiration women associated with Lincoln Cathedral and the surrounding close. The stories below are just a glimpse into their lives, which we hope will inspire you to find out more about these great women from history. Katherine Swynford Katherine is probably the most famous woman associated with Lincoln Cathedral. Her fame stems from her position as an important ancestor of the British monarchy. Through her son, John Beaufort and her daughter, Joan Beaufort, whose father was John of Gaunt, Katherine ..read more

I confess that I have only been an Anglican for 20 years but my great-grandmother was a staunch ‘pisky’ (the affectionate term for a member of the Scottish Episcopal Church), a fact I only learned after I was ordained. One of the fascinating features of Anglicanism is that it represents unity with diversity and still manages to be held together as the One Church, the Body of Christ. As part of my academic study leading to Ordination, I conducted a piece of research in West Wales where I interviewed members of rural churches about their beliefs and practices. One participant stands out in m ..read more

On Sunday 25 February, the sad news of the death of Patrick, Lord Cormack, was announced. The Revd Canon Nick Brown, Interim Dean of Lincoln said, “As with so many, I am saddened by the death of Patrick, Lord Cormack.  Beyond his many wider interests and contributions to society, was Patrick’s contribution to the life and work of the cathedral.  Patrick was enthusiastic in engaging others to support the life of the cathedral – especially in his role as Deputy High Steward, a role in which he successfully raised funds for a number of projects connected with the cathedral. “As well ..read more