Malcom: Chartres Cathedral has the world's largest collection of medieval windows. Malcolm Miller has been granted two of the highest civic honours by the French government: a knighthood in the National Order of Merit, and another in the Order of Arts and Letters. Rosemary R. Bishop. Over 150 original windows of the 12th and 13th centuries. I will be there in early May, and have been hoping to go with him for years. Now 84 years old, he’s still a fixture at Chartres Cathedral, often giving numerous tours each day. Chartres is much the same. Now 84 years old, he’s still a fixture at Chartres Cathedral, often giving numerous tours each day. And if possible, arrange a tour of the cathedral with Malcolm Miller. Salley Vickers, London At 11:55 I promise you'll be lead in the best possible way through a multitude of biblical stories and historic vignettes with great wit and knowledge. Malcolm Miller's intimate knowledge of Chartres helped me enormously when writing my novel, set in the cathedral, 'The Cleaner of Chartres'. What is remarkable in this new millennium, said Miller, is that much of Chartres can still be "read." Show up INSIDE the church near the bookstore. Its contents: architectural design, statues, and stained glass are each like books and their respective images their text. Most of what I know about this church I learned from Malcolm. It was the beginning of a life-long passion. I recommend anyone hoping to visit Chartres to go on one of his tours. (from Kathleen Lang's "Malcolm Miller: Reading Chartres Cathedral, info@artagogo.com) Report abuse. Mary Alice. Its contents: architectural design, statues, and stained glass are each like books and their respective images their text. I'm very pleased that the quality of his work, and his devotion to the study and interpretation of Chartres Cathedral, has been recognized. Since I have heard both ways on this forum - … Europe - Chartres Malcom Miller - I thought if we were at Chartres it would be great to hear Malcolm Miller's guided tour. (from Kathleen Lang's "Malcolm Miller: Reading Chartres Cathedral, info@artagogo.com) 2 people found this helpful. 5.0 out of 5 stars Chartres booklet. Chartres Cathedral, of all the great medieval churches, has survived into the 21st century almost intact, not only architecturally but with its vast iconographic programme in 12th and 13th century stained glass and sculpture. There is one man on earth who can identify all of these figures, and that’s Malcolm Miller. Helpful. I already knew a good deal about Gothic architecture but his intelligent and witty words were very illuminating. Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2011. Malcolm MILLER'S Chartres Cathedral lecture-tours are: from Easter until the end of October at 12 noon and 2.45 p.m., but not on Sundays or if there is a religious ceremony. He is a wonderful guide and a world expert on the famous windows! Chartres. Any ideas? Malcolm Miller read modern languages at Durham University in England, writing his final honors paper on the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. What is remarkable in this new millennium, said Miller, is that much of Chartres can still be "read." Malcolm Miller's illuminating text is supported by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington's stunning photographs. No reservations are needed, and the meeting-point is inside the cathedral at the entry to the gift-shop in the north tower. Read more. Chartres Tourism Chartres Accommodation Chartres Bed and Breakfast Chartres Holiday Rentals Chartres Holiday Packages Chartres Flights Answer 41 of 90: I heard that Malcolm has retired. Chartres is much the same. The English scholar Malcolm Miller has dedicated most of his life to studying this cathedral and sharing its wonders with visitors. 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