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Eclipses
By David Nixon, Revd Prebendary Eclipses seem to be in the news at present. We have had the ‘real’ eclipse earlier in the month, and…
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All Aboard!
By Emma Laws, Exeter Cathedral LibrarianIn 1753, an Act of Parliament established the Exeter Turnpike Trust. The Trust managed major roads radiating out from the…
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‘Do Not Go Gentle’ By Kathleen Stock
By Philip Wales, Priest VicarOccasionally someone recommends a book to me which, if I summon the courage to read it, has an appropriately unsettling effect.…
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Picnic Hampers
By Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral ArchivistOne of the delights of summer is packing a picnic and heading outdoors. While the picnic hamper – popular since…
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Eclipsing Superstition
By Emma Laws, Exeter Cathedral Librarian On 12 August 1654, a total solar eclipse cast Europe into darkness. In the months leading up to the…
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The Courage To Say “Yes”
By Revd Canon Deborah Parsons, Canon Chancellor I recently read about the art of practising micro-courage. People were asked to reflect on when they last…
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“Head North – A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britian” Andy Burnham & Steve Rotheram
By Canon Mike D WilliamsThe new Prime Minister has a plan—not a detailed one, but a broad set of priorities and a vision for the…
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Finding Hope in Times of Change
By James Mustard, Canon Precentor If I’m honest, I’m glad to see the back of July. To bid farewell to a Dean, welcome another, and say…
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You Can’t Spell Cathedral Without Cat!
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist Photo: Payment to the “Custoribus & cato xiij d” in 1305. This week we have been enjoying exploring cats and…
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From Choir stalls to Centre stage
Four of our choristers starred in #DevonOpera’s recent sparkling performance of Bizet’s Carmen at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter, alongside an impressive professional cast, including Emma…