Hi Louise et al,
I would agree that the exhibition is wonderful - but I did have a rueful smile
when I read the messages. Umpteen years ago, my late husband and I went to
Ely, and clambered right to the top, up some really winding and dark stairs, to
the gallery where the most wonderful stained glass - from mediaeval through to
modern - was displayed. This was on a sort of balcony, miles high up in the
cathedral, and I have a fear of heights, and a fear of dark enclosed spaces,
which did rather prey on my mind all the time we were up with the Gods in the
roof! And, when it came time to descend, I couldn't bring myself to put one
foot in front of the other to go down the stairs - dark and fearsome as they
were. Impasse! For quite a while! Until an American tourist asked my
husband if he was having trouble - the reply was definitely in the affirmative,
so the American hauled off and hit me under the chin, knocked me out, and they
both manhandled
me to ground level - I have no recollection or idea of how they did it, but
the relief when I did fin ally come round, and find myself on ground level, was
exquisite! I will not be going to the top again, of anything.
Best wishes, and may your pins never bend!
Carol - in North Norfolk UK
'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.'
- Original Message -
From: Louise Bailey
To: "lace@arachne.com"
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 9:59
Subject: [lace] re: RSN exhibition at Ely
Dear Arachnes,
The Lady Chapel is a great exhibition space - for those of you who don't know
it -all the stained glass was destroyed in the reformation so has high level
clear glass panes, and as a result lovely daylight. The exhibits were hung in
the statue niches round the walls at (shortish) eye level.
http://www.elycathedral.org/events/ecclesiastical-embroidery-exhibition
As Maureen says there was not a scrap of lace but absolutely fabulous goldwork
and silk shading, with some RSN apprentice and demonstration pieces
half-finished to show techniques.
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