Today, Tue 12th November Open 10:00am–4:00pm
Coventry Cathedral is open as normal today
General visiting times for the New Cathedral & Ruins Mon-Sat 10:00am–4:00pm
Sun 12:00pm–3:30pm
These opening times apply to the New Cathedral & Ruins. Other Cathedral locations' times differ.

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West Screen by John Hutton

Linking the old and new Cathedral as a symbol of joyous revival.

The West Screen is located at the entrance of the New Cathedral. Designed and hand engraved by John Hutton (1906 - 1978) over 10 years and features 66 figures depicting saints and angels.

The glass screen is both a wall and a window, linking the old Cathedral with the New . From the top of the Queen's steps outside visitors are invited to pause at look upon their own reflections as the image of Christ on the altar’s tapestry peers out. From the inside the Ruins are visible through the screen, providing a constant reminder of the journey from destruction to resurrection.

West Screen gallery
West Screen
West Screen
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