The Story So Far
Work started in 2019 with the erection of scaffolding to the south side of the quire for the re-roofing works. In June of 2020, work moved inside and the Chapter House conservation work began. There have been two teams of specialist builders working on the project, Heritage Conservation Restoration (HCR) were responsible for the roof works, while Croft are on site working on the Chapter House and the garden. It is anticipated that work will move outside by the end of 2020.
Behind the scenes, the project team, which includes Architects, Archaeologists, Minster staff, quantity surveyors, designers and project managers, is working together to ensure that the project is a success and reaches out to the community with opportunities to hear about the works as they progress and that there is a lasting legacy for the future. We are busy documenting and evaluating the work as it progresses, capturing its development for the future.
The Leaves Project Updates

Rediscovering Notts: The Leaves of Southwell
December 16, 2021Notts TV recently filmed an episode of their popular history programme Rediscovering Notts at Southwell Minster and you can view it here.

Leaves Talk Series Returns
October 4, 2021Our popular series of talks based on the Leaves of Southwell returns.

‘House of Houses’ – A ‘Leaves of Southwell’ Conference
August 11, 2021Join an international team of expert speakers to explore a vast array of fascinating topics including:

29: National Volunteers’ Week
June 4, 2021It’s National Volunteers’ Week and we want to take time to thank all our amazing volunteers who have contributed to the Leaves of Southwell project so far. Click photo for more

28: Introducing GCSE art students to the Chapter House
May 28, 2021Local school, Magnus CoE, given a sneak preview of the almost finished conservation works! Click photo for more

27: Let there be light!
May 21, 2021The new external lighting is up and running at Southwell Minster. Click photo for more.
Previous Events

Leaves Talk Series Returns
October 4, 2021Our popular series of talks based on the Leaves of Southwell returns.

‘House of Houses’ – A ‘Leaves of Southwell’ Conference
August 11, 2021Join an international team of expert speakers to explore a vast array of fascinating topics including:

Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – Photography Competition 2021 – Winners and best shots
May 13, 2021We had an amazing response to our photo competition earlier in the year, the standard was truly incredible – thanks to all who entered! Click the photo for more

Listening to the Leaves talk: view video
March 23, 2021The latest in the series of Leaves of Southwell online talks. Join two of our Minster Stewards as they explore what the Leaves of Southwell can teach us about medieval life in England when the Chapter House was built. Click on the photo to find out more and view the recording.

Carved in Stone talk: view video
March 9, 2021The latest in the series of Leaves of Southwell online talks. Cassie Harrington explores the iconography of Green Men during the High Gothic period. Click on the photo to find out more and view the recording.

Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – Photography Competition 2021
March 4, 2021Have you taken a beautiful shot of nature during lockdown? If so, why not enter our new competition and you could win yourself a great prize. Click on the photo for more.