Wakefield Cathedral has had a refurbishment.
Within the structure of the building is now a labyrinth set out on the floor, in stone. Two different colours, to mark the path.
Of course churches and cathedrals have a long tradition of using labyrinths as part of their christian practice. Chartres, in France, is perhaps the most famous.
The view of the labyrinth in Wakefield Cathedral.
Its interesting that you have posted about a labyrinth, which looks beautiful. I am weaving a labyrinth for an exhibition the South West Textile Group are taking part in at the NEC next March, they date back to at least 400BC and are found throughout the world. I am just starting to research them.
ReplyDeleteHave you come across the magazine 'Caerdroia'? It's dedicated to all things labyrinth. There are also some turf labyrinths left in England, a few close to me; one in North Yorkshire; and another at Alkborough in North Lincolnshire, right on the cliff above the River Humber. It's at the confluence of the Ouse, the Trent, and the Humber.
DeleteThanks Jan, I shall look the magazine up. I looked up your entry on the Alkborough labyrinth, looks amazing.
DeleteI look forward to seeing your woven labyrinth Debbie. Sounds complicated; they can be quite complex to draw/paint/design.
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