Medieval Stonemasons and their Sculptures with Dr James Wright

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Magdalene
Church Walk Newark, NG24 1JS, United Kingdom
An assessment and analysis of how stonemasons worked with their patrons to create meaningful imagery upon buildings which can give us a unique insight into the mediaeval mind. By looking at both sacred and secular architecture we can begin to understand the fascinating, disturbing and sometimes comedic messages imparted to the viewer. Ideas connected to religious texts, morality, lordship, politics and personal identity are covered as we explore how one simple image may have many complex meanings…
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St Mary Magdalene

Welcome to St Mary Magdalene Parish Church; a large, friendly and historic church in the centre of Newark. St Mary's has been welcoming people through its doors for over 800 years, and continues to be a central focus of the local community. 

Visit us during our opening hours to pray, reflect, seek God's guidance, or simply to take in the history and heritage of our church.

We hold a range of services every week, from traditional to contemporary, and welcome everyone to come and worship with us. We have a thriving choir community supported by the Magnus Song School, and hold a weekly Sung Eucharist, and a Choral Evensong.

We also hold a large number of events throughout the year, welcoming people from our local community, and from further afield.

St Mary Magdalene (Newark Parish Church) is part of the Parish of Newark St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard (charity 1131972).



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St Mary Magdalene Church
Church Walk
Newark
NG24 1JS

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(01636) 706473

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Medieval Stonemasons and their Sculptures with Dr James Wright

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Magdalene
Church Walk Newark, NG24 1JS, United Kingdom

An assessment and analysis of how stonemasons worked with their patrons to create meaningful imagery upon buildings which can give us a unique insight into the mediaeval mind. By looking at both sacred and secular architecture we can begin to understand the fascinating, disturbing and sometimes comedic messages imparted to the viewer. Ideas connected to religious texts, morality, lordship, politics and personal identity are covered as we explore how one simple image may have many complex meanings…

More info

Safeguarding

The Parish of Newark-on-Trent St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.