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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

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

By Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral Archivist We have recently completed a project to repackage the majority of our small photographs and postcards into special archival

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist In December 1786, the Dean & Chapter at Exeter authorised a gift of £50 (roughly equivalent to about £4000) to

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist The use of spas – with their natural, often hot, mineral-rich waters – for leisure, medicinal and therapeutic purposes have

Photo: petition from Mrs Mary Adams to divide the work of the virger with another person By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist This month’s In Focus

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist This week we came across a letter from Enid Marx, a 20th century designer, illustrator, printer, engraver, and art teacher

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist On Tuesday 28 January 1817 at 2pm, the Prince Regent (the future king George IV) addressed the opening of Parliament,

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist What does this extract from an account roll dating from 1463 have to do with carols? It makes reference to