The Bunce Altarpiece in St Alban’s Church

An illustrated talk by Churchwarden Chris Smith about the fine Arts and Crafts altarpiece or reredos in St Patrick's Chapel at St Alban's church. Five painted panels by Birmingham Artist Kate Bunce depict the infant Jesus cradled by the wings of angels before the kneeling figure of Mary, flanked by adoring angels, St Patrick and St Alban, all in a beaten copper surround by her sister Myra. Images of many wild birds and flowers are included in the panels, and we have Kate Bunce’s own description of the complex iconography of each panel. Many features are comparable to an earlier altarpiece by the sisters at St Mary's, Longworth in Oxfordshire and a late altarpiece by Kate here in Birmingham at St Germain's, Edgbaston.  

Toilets are available (including a wheelchair-friendly one).

Entrance for this event is through the step-free cloister entrance via a path beside the church from a gate on Stanhope Street. The church will be open for visitors from 12:00 noon.

There is no admission charge, but donations for church restoration or our organ fund are welcomed.