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BBC News
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Women's role in story of York Minster window highlighted
A stained glass window which serves as a memorial to the 1,514 servicewomen of the British Empire who died in World War One is the focus of a new exhibition at York Five Sisters Window, originally dating back to the 13th Century, was rededicated to the servicewomen who lost their lives in the 1914-18 conflict after a campaign by York residents Helen Little and Almyra Jennie England, from the Minster, said she hoped the exhibition would highlight the window's history and the role women played in the war effort."I think it tells a remarkable story of women getting together and finding a way to commemorate those other women who lost their lives," she said. Dr England, research coordinator at York Minster, said: "It's incredibly moving. Having this sisterhood coming together to remember sisters is a really key part of the story." The Visions, Voices, Vocations exhibition chronologically follows the efforts of the two women to bring their vision to reality in the early that time, the Five Sisters Window was in need of repair and Helen Little and Almyra Gray saw an opportunity not only to raise the £3,000 needed to restore it to its former glory, but also to create a lasting memorial to all the servicewomen of the British Empire who had died less than a decade with 32,000 other women, they raised the necessary money in just nine weeks, which paid for the restoration of the window and for the roll of honour, located on oak panel screens beneath the names of each of the 1,514 servicewomen from across the British Empire who died in the war are inscribed on the wooden Mitchell, curator of York Minster's collections and interpretation team, explained that the memorial still had historical significance as it reached its centenary year."It's the only national memorial in the country, and it's here because of Helen Little and Almyra Gray," Ms Mitchell explained."Really, the exhibition is a culmination of research to that point, but the research and our understanding of the screens will continue beyond this." Alongside the Five Sisters Window exhibition, artist-in-residence Olivia Hemingway has produced a photography showcase of contemporary contributions women working at the Minster have made in the present in the medieval Chapter House, Ms Hemingway's work is displayed on digital screens, and captures the daily working life of police officers, musicians, stonemasons and conservators at the England said: "It's really exciting to have the exhibition opened and ready to be viewed."We're really hoping it sheds light on the window and its history - both its medieval and recent history."We're also hoping people will be able to understand and engage with the memorial screens in a new way." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
South China Morning Post
13-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
From radio dog's body to a big mover and shaker in Hong Kong disco
I WAS BORN IN Tidworth Military Hospital (in southern England) in 1956. My father was a medical orderly during the 1956 Suez Crisis and I was conceived on a rooftop in Benghazi (Libya) and flown back to England to be born. My father was doing his National Service. He later went to London Bible College. My maternal grandparents had a wonderful little house in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, where my brother and younger sister were born. Much later, in 1974, my youngest sister was born. My father graduated around 1963 and became a vicar. He was ordained in York Minster and we moved to York, where he became a curate. He wanted his family to see the world so he joined as a chaplain in the British Army. The Reverend Ian Henry Bull, chaplain to the forces. Ian Bull with his children, a young Andrew (centre), Rosemary and Simon, in 1961. Photo: courtesy Andrew Bull WE WENT TO GERMANY and he had his own plane and he would fly off to various parts of Westphalia. After various postings in Germany we got sent to British Guiana, which was the most magical experience when you're eight or nine years old. My brother and I were at boarding school in Yorkshire and we were unaccompanied minors. I had to take my brother to South America from England three times a year. And the and he had his own plane and he would fly off to various parts of Westphalia. After various postings in Germany we got sent to British Guiana, which was the most magical experience when you're eight or nine years old. My brother and I were at boarding school in Yorkshire and we were unaccompanied minors. I had to take my brother to South America from England three times a year. And the BOAC Junior Jet Club 707 used to stop at seven places including Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and Trinidad before we got to Atkinson Field in British Guiana. I WAS ABOUT NINE when we lived on a sugar-cane plantation. We had a wonderful white house on legs and in the evening we would be allowed to stand at the window and watch the bats before going to sleep under a mosquito net. Next door we could hear the West Indian families listening to steel band music and dancing. There was a lot of calypso in those days. I could hear them making this happy noise, and that affected me. It stayed with me, that I would always like to be responsible for making that noise. Andrew (far left) and his family at St Martin's Church, Shek Kong, welcoming his youngest sister, in 1974. Photo: courtesy Andrew Bull IN 1971, MY FATHER was posted to Hong Kong for two years. I was 14 and I just remember the smell as you came in the early evening. The aroma of dai pai dong food, the honking and the strange vibe – it made an immediate impression. My parents lived in was posted to Hong Kong for two years. I was 14 and I just remember the smell as you came in the early evening. The aroma of dai pai dong food, the honking and the strange vibe – it made an immediate impression. My parents lived in Shek Kong , in the New Territories, in a garden-fringed mini-villa. My father was the chaplain at St Martin's Church, Shek Kong, and he was responsible for the 48th Gurkha Infantry Brigade . They had something called BFBS, which was the British Forces Broadcasting Service . It was on the air three hours a day, from 7pm to 10pm, and it was only in Nepalese. I WORKED THERE as an intern, doing all sorts of odd jobs. Every evening for the broadcast there would be a concrete bunker with a transmitter in it, in a field. There was no air conditioning and the transmitter used to overheat all the time. So someone had to sit on one of those Chinese folding chairs, and then throw the switch on the transmitter every time it tripped. That was my job, which I did while listening to Hindi film tunes. Andrew Bull, aged 19, in the Radio Hong Kong studio in Kowloon Tong. Photo: courtesy Andrew Bull
Leader Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Young influencers announced to support King's Foundation for 35th anniversary
The 35 under 35 is a network of young people working with the King's Foundation to promote the change Charles wants to see in the world. From environmental filmmakers like Jack Harries to traditional makers such as Rosa Harradine and King's Foundation graduate and sustainable fashion label founder Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, the final 35 are a network of young people who represent the change the foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King's Foundation, said: 'We are unbelievably excited to unveil our 35 under 35 – an exceptional group of young people who we can't wait to start working with. 'We wanted to celebrate our 35th anniversary by identifying the next generation of makers and changemakers who chime with His Majesty's vision for a better future, and we are confident the final 35 will be incredible ambassadors for his work through the King's Foundation.' The 35 under 35 network will take part in King's Foundation events throughout the charity's 35th anniversary year and will be attending a launch party at the Garrison Chapel (the Foundation's London exhibition space) on Thursday. The aim for the network is to raise awareness of the work of the King's Foundation and create a network of individuals who can work together and exchange knowledge across their disciplines into the future, in line with Charles's philosophy of harmony. The foundation promotes Charles's belief in harmony, where everything in nature is interconnected including ourselves, and that to solve global environmental challenges society must work with nature, not against it. The 35 under 35 will also be spotlighted on the King's Foundation social media channels and website, and have the chance to network with its students, alumni and ambassadors. Among the 35 under 35 is Freya de Lisle, who has been an apprentice stonemason at York Minster for the last three years. She undertakes banker masonry, carving, fixing and conservation work using traditional craft skills, and is dedicated to a career in the preservation of heritage sites. She said: 'I am delighted to have been selected as one of the young people taking part in the 35 under 35 initiative. 'Being deeply committed to the preservation of craft skills, it comes as a great privilege to work with the King's Foundation, which centres sustainability, traditional skills and the wellbeing of communities in its outreach and campaigning.' Another member of the 35 under 35 is Tihara Smith, a fashion designer and textile artist specialising in raffia embroidery inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the Windrush generation. Her work celebrates Caribbean heritage and pays tribute to her Caribbean grandparents through sustainable design. In 2021, the London Museum acquired an outfit from her graduate collection and she has led workshops for institutions including the V&A and Somerset House. She said: 'I'm so excited to be selected as one of the 35 under 35 for the King's Foundation. 'As a fashion designer and textile artist inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the legacy of the Windrush generation, my work celebrates Caribbean heritage and sustainability. 'It also allows me to pay tribute to my grandparents, both part of the Windrush generation, which makes this recognition especially meaningful to me. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue highlighting Windrush history and championing traditional arts through this amazing platform.' Jack Harries, a British filmmaker, climate activist and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues, is also among the 35. He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where he built a global following. Now, through his production company Earthrise Studio, he creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. Its textiles education programme works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills, but it also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
North Wales Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Young influencers announced to support King's Foundation for 35th anniversary
The 35 under 35 is a network of young people working with the King's Foundation to promote the change Charles wants to see in the world. From environmental filmmakers like Jack Harries to traditional makers such as Rosa Harradine and King's Foundation graduate and sustainable fashion label founder Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, the final 35 are a network of young people who represent the change the foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King's Foundation, said: 'We are unbelievably excited to unveil our 35 under 35 – an exceptional group of young people who we can't wait to start working with. 'We wanted to celebrate our 35th anniversary by identifying the next generation of makers and changemakers who chime with His Majesty's vision for a better future, and we are confident the final 35 will be incredible ambassadors for his work through the King's Foundation.' The 35 under 35 network will take part in King's Foundation events throughout the charity's 35th anniversary year and will be attending a launch party at the Garrison Chapel (the Foundation's London exhibition space) on Thursday. The aim for the network is to raise awareness of the work of the King's Foundation and create a network of individuals who can work together and exchange knowledge across their disciplines into the future, in line with Charles's philosophy of harmony. The foundation promotes Charles's belief in harmony, where everything in nature is interconnected including ourselves, and that to solve global environmental challenges society must work with nature, not against it. The 35 under 35 will also be spotlighted on the King's Foundation social media channels and website, and have the chance to network with its students, alumni and ambassadors. Among the 35 under 35 is Freya de Lisle, who has been an apprentice stonemason at York Minster for the last three years. She undertakes banker masonry, carving, fixing and conservation work using traditional craft skills, and is dedicated to a career in the preservation of heritage sites. She said: 'I am delighted to have been selected as one of the young people taking part in the 35 under 35 initiative. 'Being deeply committed to the preservation of craft skills, it comes as a great privilege to work with the King's Foundation, which centres sustainability, traditional skills and the wellbeing of communities in its outreach and campaigning.' Another member of the 35 under 35 is Tihara Smith, a fashion designer and textile artist specialising in raffia embroidery inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the Windrush generation. Her work celebrates Caribbean heritage and pays tribute to her Caribbean grandparents through sustainable design. In 2021, the London Museum acquired an outfit from her graduate collection and she has led workshops for institutions including the V&A and Somerset House. She said: 'I'm so excited to be selected as one of the 35 under 35 for the King's Foundation. 'As a fashion designer and textile artist inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the legacy of the Windrush generation, my work celebrates Caribbean heritage and sustainability. 'It also allows me to pay tribute to my grandparents, both part of the Windrush generation, which makes this recognition especially meaningful to me. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue highlighting Windrush history and championing traditional arts through this amazing platform.' Jack Harries, a British filmmaker, climate activist and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues, is also among the 35. He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where he built a global following. Now, through his production company Earthrise Studio, he creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. Its textiles education programme works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills, but it also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
Rhyl Journal
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Young influencers announced to support King's Foundation for 35th anniversary
The 35 under 35 is a network of young people working with the King's Foundation to promote the change Charles wants to see in the world. From environmental filmmakers like Jack Harries to traditional makers such as Rosa Harradine and King's Foundation graduate and sustainable fashion label founder Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, the final 35 are a network of young people who represent the change the foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King's Foundation, said: 'We are unbelievably excited to unveil our 35 under 35 – an exceptional group of young people who we can't wait to start working with. 'We wanted to celebrate our 35th anniversary by identifying the next generation of makers and changemakers who chime with His Majesty's vision for a better future, and we are confident the final 35 will be incredible ambassadors for his work through the King's Foundation.' The 35 under 35 network will take part in King's Foundation events throughout the charity's 35th anniversary year and will be attending a launch party at the Garrison Chapel (the Foundation's London exhibition space) on Thursday. The aim for the network is to raise awareness of the work of the King's Foundation and create a network of individuals who can work together and exchange knowledge across their disciplines into the future, in line with Charles's philosophy of harmony. The foundation promotes Charles's belief in harmony, where everything in nature is interconnected including ourselves, and that to solve global environmental challenges society must work with nature, not against it. The 35 under 35 will also be spotlighted on the King's Foundation social media channels and website, and have the chance to network with its students, alumni and ambassadors. Among the 35 under 35 is Freya de Lisle, who has been an apprentice stonemason at York Minster for the last three years. She undertakes banker masonry, carving, fixing and conservation work using traditional craft skills, and is dedicated to a career in the preservation of heritage sites. She said: 'I am delighted to have been selected as one of the young people taking part in the 35 under 35 initiative. 'Being deeply committed to the preservation of craft skills, it comes as a great privilege to work with the King's Foundation, which centres sustainability, traditional skills and the wellbeing of communities in its outreach and campaigning.' Another member of the 35 under 35 is Tihara Smith, a fashion designer and textile artist specialising in raffia embroidery inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the Windrush generation. Her work celebrates Caribbean heritage and pays tribute to her Caribbean grandparents through sustainable design. In 2021, the London Museum acquired an outfit from her graduate collection and she has led workshops for institutions including the V&A and Somerset House. She said: 'I'm so excited to be selected as one of the 35 under 35 for the King's Foundation. 'As a fashion designer and textile artist inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the legacy of the Windrush generation, my work celebrates Caribbean heritage and sustainability. 'It also allows me to pay tribute to my grandparents, both part of the Windrush generation, which makes this recognition especially meaningful to me. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue highlighting Windrush history and championing traditional arts through this amazing platform.' Jack Harries, a British filmmaker, climate activist and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues, is also among the 35. He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where he built a global following. Now, through his production company Earthrise Studio, he creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. Its textiles education programme works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills, but it also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
