"Sam Kelly admitted there had been some nights of broken sleep as he led a two-year project to restore one of Salisbury Cathedral's treasures, a stained-glass window by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris."
"The restoration has been hailed a huge success and this week the artwork will be celebrated and rededicated at an evensong service."
"Kelly, who started as an apprentice at the cathedral 40 years ago, said the first task in February 2024 was removing the big, heavy window safely from its position above the south quire aisle."
"Kelly and his colleagues carefully cleaned the glass to help restore the original colours, making it brighter."
Sam Kelly led a two-year restoration project for the Angels window at Salisbury Cathedral, originally designed by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. The window, which suffered from water damage and deterioration, was safely removed and documented for future reference. Kelly and his team meticulously cleaned the glass to restore its original colors, enhancing its brightness. The successful restoration will be celebrated with a rededication service, marking a significant achievement in preserving this precious artwork.
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