Online auction now live featuring unique stone carvings from Gloucester Cathedral’s Stone Carving Festival

Now the remarkable carvings produced during the Festival – along with historic stones that once formed part of the Cathedral itself and other specially created works – are available to bid for in an online auction. All proceeds will support the Cathedral’s East Cloister Project, safeguarding the beautiful 14th-century medieval Cloister for generations to come.

Visitors to the Festival had the rare opportunity to see specialists at work on the Cathedral Green, chiselling pieces inspired by the theme of Peace and Remembrance in this 80th anniversary year of VE Day and VJ Day. Thousands of people engaged with the carvers, discovered the art of stonemasonry through live demonstrations and even tried their hand in special have-a-go sessions.

“What a special weekend it was here at the Cathedral. Thank you to everyone who came along to witness heritage in action,” said Chloe Bridgen, Head of Development.

“By taking part in the auction, you’re not only acquiring a unique piece of art, but also helping to safeguard one of the nation’s most iconic buildings. It’s a chance to own something truly special while making a real difference to the Cathedral’s future.”

The finished pieces will be on display in the Cathedral’s North Aisle from Wednesday 27 August to Tuesday 2 September. For those unable to visit in person, full details and images can also be viewed online. The auction is live now and can be accessed via the Cathedral website: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/support. Bidding closes at 11pm on Tuesday 2 September.

Gloucester Cathedral is grateful to the Cathedrals Workshop Fellowship (CWF), the Worshipful Company of Masons and the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral for their generous support of the Festival.

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For further media information, please contact:
Elspeth Keep, elspeth.keep@gloucestercathedral.org.uk