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Stitches in time
By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian The word ‘sampler’ comes from the Latin ‘exemplum’, meaning example. In the 16th and 17th centuries, proficientneedleworkers created samplers to…
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Centenarians
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist In 19th century England the average life expectancy was just 35-40 years (it is now double that). Although it seems…
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The Good, the Beautiful and the True
By Rev’d. Canon Deborah Parsons, Canon Chancellor As I write this week’s reflection, amidst the rising clamour for the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to…
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Bishop of Exeter Glad to be Back on Solid Ground After Cathedral Abseil
Bishop Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, said he was relieved to be back on terra firma after abseiling 140ft off the North Tower of…
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Every Blessing
By Phil Wales, Priest Vicar I can’t recall the first time I signed off an email or card with the words ‘every blessing’, but it…
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Bishop of Exeter to Take Leap of Faith for Abseil as Cathedral Invites Public to Shape Future Plans
This Saturday 9 May, the Bishop of Exeter will join a brave group of fundraisers to abseil 140 feet down the Norman North Tower of Exeter Cathedral.…
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Section 8 of Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 Public Notice on application to the Fabric Advisory Committee
FORM 4 (Rule 5) Section 8 of Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 Public Notice on application to the Fabric Advisory Committee. Take notice that the Chapter…
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Section 8 of Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 Public Notice on application to the Fabric Advisory Committee
FORM 4 (Rule 5) Section 8 of Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 Public Notice on application to the Fabric Advisory Committee. Take notice that the Chapter…
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Keeping The Lines Open
By Nigel Guthrie, Priest Vicar Those of us who have the privilege of serving as Chaplains to the King have had a busy week praying!…
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May Day
By Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral Archivist Many people across Britain are looking forward to the long May Day holiday this weekend. Although 1 May is…
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Cathedral News – May 2026
Cathedral News is a monthly journal published by Exeter Cathedral. It contains a mixture of community notices, articles, photographs and events listings. Download Cathedral News…
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New life in Creation
By Cate Edmonds, Cannon Steward “For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time…