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Hand in hand: The artistic and spiritual life of Dame Werburg Welch

Posted on May 31, 2019 by The Proof Angel

If you get the chance, I can really recommend a trip to Ushaw, near Durham, to see this exhibition of church vestments, decorated with bands embroidered and woven by nuns under the supervision of Dame Werburg Welch (1894-1990). You can … Continue reading →

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Exhibition of ecclesiastical textiles

Posted on May 23, 2019 by The Proof Angel

At some point fairly soon, I’m off to see this exhibition  about Dame Werburg Welch‘s work. It is on until 29th June 2019 in Durham, so if you get there first, let me know what you think…

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