By Canon Deborah Parsons, Canon Chancellor Few who witnessed the Installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday 25 March could fail to have…
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist The use of spas – with their natural, often hot, mineral-rich waters – for leisure, medicinal and therapeutic purposes have…
By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian Joanna Southcott (1750-1814) was a self-professed prophet, born in Taleford and baptised in Ottery St Mary. She grew up in…
By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian This year’s theme for British Science Week – Curiosity: What’s Your Question? – encourages us all to be curious about…
By Nigel Guthrie, Priest Vicar I’ve just finished reading ‘The Great Passion’ by James Runcie (pub. Bloomsbury 2022) and can recommend it. Runcie is best…
By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian Charles William Hempel (1777-1855) was an English organist, composer and teacher. Originally from London, he became organist of the 16th…