Ellie Jones
Ellie Jones was appointed Cathedral Archivist in 2011, having undertaken a master’s degree in Archive Administration at Aberystwyth, and working as a project archivist at
Ellie Jones was appointed Cathedral Archivist in 2011, having undertaken a master’s degree in Archive Administration at Aberystwyth, and working as a project archivist at
By Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral Archivist Weathervanes or weathcocks are architectural features which indicate the direction of the wind. Cockerels are a popular motif, but
By Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral ArchivistOne of the delights of summer is packing a picnic and heading outdoors. While the picnic hamper – popular since
A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 15th & 16th Century Royal Letters Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 2pm-4:30pm | Cathedral Library & Archives Based exclusively
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist Photo: Payment to the “Custoribus & cato xiij d” in 1305. This week we have been enjoying exploring cats and
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral ArchivistWhile sometimes used interchangeably to describe instruments of punishment by public humiliation, the cucking stool and ducking stool were not quite
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist In 1344, the Cathedral building as we know it was nearing completion, Bishop John de Grandisson was approaching the midpoint
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist This letter, signed by Charles II, is a royal letter instructing the Dean & Chapter to give the next available
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist We have been spending a lot of time looking at our burial registers lately, both for family history enquiries and
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist It has been almost eerily quiet in the Library & Archives this half term without the familiar soundscape of chorister