Worcester Cathedral has been shortlisted as one of five potential venues for Tim Peakes Soyuz Spacecraft to beexhibited later this year. It is an exciting prospect to be able to host such asignificant piece of modern national history in a vastly contrasting historicsetting. It would facilitate a unique opportunity for members of the generalpublic from all over the Midlands and further afield, who have watched thestory of space travel unfold or for younger people whose imaginations werecaptured by Tim Peakes voyage to theInternational Space Station, to experience and savour for many years to come.
Peter Atkinson, the Dean of Worcester, said he was 'delighted' at the 'exciting prospect'. He added:
'It would facilitate a unique opportunity for members of the general public from all over the Midlands and further afield, who have watched the story of space travel unfold or for younger people whose imaginations were captured by Tim Peake's voyage to the International Space Station, to experience and savour for many years to come.
'The Cathedral Nave, where Soyuz could be on display, dates back to the 12th and 14th centuries and is a testament to the ambition of people in this period to push the boundaries around aspiration and excellence. It has magnificent high soaring gothic architecture and an impressive Victorian marbled floor and would be a superb backdrop for this exciting display.'
