There are over 600 bosses on St Mary’s ceilings. These curious carvings are a vibrant visual record of the lives, hopes and dreams of our medieval and Tudor ancestors – a way of storytelling without words.
We are preserving and interpreting this exceptional heritage as part of a project to restore the crumbling stonework of the north nave clerestory – a vulnerable area of the church, in which many of the bosses are housed. This marks the first phase in a major proposed programme of essential repairs to the building over the next ten years.
Coming soon: a database containing information and ultra high definition photos of all 637 bosses, plus 3D images, interpretations and more.
Images, stories and information from the skilled craftsmen carrying out the conservation works
St Mary’s curious carvings are inspiring people to get creative … see their handiwork here
The principles which guide us in our work on the project and the partnerships we make
Our strategic partner on the project
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund