ON Tuesday, August 16, Gloucester Cathedral will hold a special interest day dedicated to the beautiful stained glass that can be seen there.

Offering you the opportunity to learn about the making of a stained glass window - to understand how to 'read' a window, and to marvel at some of the finest stained glass in the country, installed from the mid-1300s to June this year. The Great East Window, in particular, is of international importance. At the time of its installation in the 1350s it was the largest window in the world, and most of its original glass survives today. The early 20th century glass in the Lady Chapel is generally acknowledged to be the best of the Arts and Crafts movement.

This is the perfect opportunity to come and see the very latest addition. Designed, created and installed in the Lady Chapel this year by stained glass artist Tom Denny, the stunning new window is a Memorial to Gerald Finzi, a major English composer of the 20th Century who had strong links with Gloucester and Gloucestershire.

Tickets cost £31.50 per person including morning coffee and lunch served in the historic Parliament Rooms.

To book your place call 0845 652 1823 or visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk.