Leicester Glows

The last activity celebrating King Richard and the Reinterment was a rather mysterious event called "Leicester Glows." It promised fireworks and lots of candles around the city centre and the Cathedral. Of course, I needed to see what that was about, but I had some doubts as to how it could entertain for several hours.

Was I amazed after all! We arrived after dark and the city really was aglow with firelight. The candles were large terracotta pots that managed to stay lit in the slight breeze. They were placed on the ground in formations and also on structures to create unique light sculptures.

The city really was glowing. It was so beautiful to walk among the lights and look at the formations. I think people were rather in awe of all of the candles. It took a lot of planning to place and light them.  I think the pictures do not fully convey the true feeling one got seeing all of the glowing candles.

King Richard's Horse

Looking at the Cathedral, it was also aglow. There was a special projection on the spire this evening.

Here is a compilation of the event from YouTube. It really was a "glow-rious" event and stunning conclusion to a fabulous week of activities.