The idea
We will soon begin work on our £12.7m project to restore our much-loved Cathedral and build a brand new extension alongside. This will have a ground-floor interpretation space where visitors will be able to find out about the historical significance of the Cathedral and its role as a gathering place for our diverse communities. The space will include a mixture of rotating and permanent displays, digital touch screens and audio visual stories
A hands-on interactive table will be a central feature. It will be split into three sections containing building blocks to recreate parts of the Cathedral, a stained glass window puzzle, and a cathedral floor plan with iconic cathedral feature puzzle pieces.
A tactile map will enable the visually impaired to understand the layout of the Cathedral.
Digital touchscreens and audio-visual stories will take visitors on different journeys such as the construction of Richard III’s tomb.
What we'll deliver
- Interactive Table
- Tactile Maps
- Puzzle displays
- Visual Stories
Why it's a great idea
Leicester Cathedral Revealed will put the building back into good order. It will provide a unified stone floor that will remove all level changes and include energy-efficient underfloor heating throughout; replace failing infrastructure such as boilers, electrical system; install new lighting and AV; restore and reveal the Victorian and Arts & Crafts architectural features; repair much that has deteriorated (particularly stonework and decor); and secure the fabric for the long term.
Steps to get it done
- To commission the design and build from the interpretation designers, Haley Sharpe Design
Our goal is to raise £40,000 in four weeks and half has already been raised with a pledge from Gordon and Janet Arthur. They have pledged to match £ for £ what we raise up to a maximum of £20,000. Our thanks go to them for their generosity.
