This display will explore the turbulent life and death of Thomas Becket, who rose from relatively humble origins to the position of Archbishop of Canterbury before coming into conflict with Henry II over the balance of power between Church and State. His murder in 1170 – whether on the orders of the king remains a bone of historical contention – sent shockwaves through England and beyond; his spilt blood was reported to have miraculous powers of healing, and before long he had been canonised by Pope Alexander III. At the heart of the display of more than 100 artefacts is the unprecedented loan of one of the Miracle Windows from Canterbury Cathedral, made in the early 13th century to surround the now-lost shrine to Becket; new research into this window suggests that some of its panels have been in the wrong order for centuries, and so this will be the first chance to see the window as it was supposed to be seen in some 350 years. The display runs from 20 May–22 August; find out
Leaf Home Solutions to open seven new North American offices
CRAIN S AKRON BUSINESS
The Hudson-based company on Thursday, April 1, announced that it s opening seven new offices across two of its brands: LeafFilter Gutter Protection and Leaf Home Water Solutions.
Founded as LeafFilter Gutter Protection in 2005 by owner Matt Kaulig, Leaf Home has grown into a home-improvement and safety company that now also offers products such as walk-in tubs, showers and stair lifts.
The LeafFilter unit is adding six new offices in April, according to a news release. The are in Calgary, Alberta; Stockton, Calif.; Athens, Ga.; Newburgh, N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; and Madison, Wisc.
Leaf Home Solutions announces three acquisitions
Leaf Home Solutions CEO Jeff Beck
Hudson s Leaf Home Solutions has topped $1 billion in annual revenues and is likely getting even bigger thanks to three acquisitions.
Thiel s provides homeowners with kitchen and bathroom cabinet makeovers, window replacements, and tub and shower updates. Storm Tight sells and installs custom storm-proof windows capable of withstanding hurricanes, and Miracle Windows & Showers provides its products regionally in northeast Florida.
Leaf Home said in its announcement that it acquired Thiel s Home Solutions in September, closed on the Storm Tight Windows acquisition in December and purchased Miracle Windows & Showers in January.
Leaf Home Solutions, a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital, has acquired three residential direct-to-consumer businesses: Thiel’s Home Solutions, Storm Tight Windows and Miracle Windows & Showers.