Following a convivial lunch at The Flying Standard in Broadgate, Coventry, fifteen Mirthers set off for a tour of Coventry Cathedral.
The very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us a comprehensive tour of both the old and new Cathedrals with some fascinating anecdotes: the pennies set in the floor are to help the choir walk in a straight line, and the impressive St Michael and the Devil sculpture on the wall bears the likeness of the designer on the face of the Devil!
We were able to get very close to the magnificent tapestry of Christ In Glory, which is the size of a tennis court and weighs over a ton.
The splendid glass West Wall has rows of figures actually engraved into the glass, and has Old and New Testament figures, other historical figures, and a selection of angels. Elijah even has a Raven at his feet!
A very inspiring trip that was much enjoyed.
MIRTH 