St Giles’ Files Ep.18: Green People

This week we take a look at some of St Giles’ strangest and most mystical architecture: the Green Man. Bridging the gap between pagan symbolism and Christian  art, the Green Men are tricky to pin down, but fascinating to learn about!

FURTHER INFORMATION:

If you are coming into St Giles’, this is a map of where the green people are:

Here are some of the ones to look out for:

And this is a great article from the BBC:

‘The suprising roots of the Green Man’: 

 https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p06tqjz0/the-surprising-roots-of-the-green-man

And finally, a fantastic (and with a hint of colour) of a green person from Exeter Cathedral: