By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist William Alley (1510-1570) was Bishop of Exeter from 1560 until his death in April 1570. He was born in Buckinghamshire,…
By The Ven David Gunn-Johnson All writers but especially poets have to endure having their words paraphrased, adapted and, as William Shakespeare ought to have…
By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian Reginald Pole (1500-1558) was Dean of Exeter Cathedral from 1527 to 1537. He didn’t actually spend much time here; in…
By Diane Walker Recently there has been much publicity about the editing of digital photographic images. However, the manipulation of photographs isn’t a new practice.…
By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist These two illustrations show the entrance to the old College of the Vicars Choral in the Cathedral Close. The watercolour…
Reviewed by Canon Mike D Williams In September 1962 a speechwriter changed American history. To create a headline grabbing moment for President Kennedy he inserted…