To be accurate, if you were down at Bystock Pools near Exmouth recently you would have been in for ‘a big surprise’.
Against the backdrop of tranquil pools and colourful heathland you would have seen a handful of musicians from Exeter Symphony Orchestra, in full concert dress working with photographer Matt Austin.
The extraordinary photo shoot has resulted in some stunning images.
These will be used initially in the June edition of Devon Life to promote The Devon Wildlife Trust’s ‘Concert for Wildlife’ to be held in Exeter Cathedral on the 16th July.
THE iconic image screen on the front of Exeter Cathedral is to undergo an extensive renovation – made possible thanks to the support of The Prince of Wales who made a donation through The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation.
The three rows of statues on the West Front were added to the already constructed Cathedral between 1340 and 1470, and depict angels, kings and prophets and disciples of Jesus.
Dozens of figures also peer out from the battlements above and the whole screen is decorated with plants and animals. Originally, the statues were coloured in bright paint,...
Exeter Cathedral will open its doors to the public for a special evening of discovery on Tuesday 19th April 2016 and admission is free.
Visitors will be able to see the stonemasons in action, learn how the library and archive team work to preserve the priceless manuscripts entrusted to their care and enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the Cathedral ‘after hours’.
There will also be crafts for children, demonstrations from the bell ringers, a chance to contribute to the Big LEGO® Build and much more.
Exeter residents will also be able to apply for a free pass...
Shakespeare's Second Folio Edition Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd April 2016 (during normal visitor hours)
The Cathedral Library's copy of Shakespeare's Second Folio Edition will be on display in the Cathedral for a limited time only to mark the anniversaries of William Shakespeare's birth and death (baptised 26th April 1564, died on 23rd April 1616).
This copy of the second edition of 'Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies; published according to the true originall copies' was printed in 1632.
Ticket information No tickets required; included...
Shakespeare Lecture 2016 Thursday 21st April 2016 at 19.00 in the Chapter House
400 years ago, in April 1616, William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes died within days of each other. In this lecture, our speaker Philip Schwyzer will explore some of the aspects of the work of these two great literary figures, and their continuing legacies.
The Cathedral Library's copy of the Second Folio Edition of Shakespeare's works (1632) will also be on display in the Chapter House.
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Ticket information Tickets £7 (plus a £1 transaction fee per booking)...
The Dean of Exeter will give the latest theological lecture as part of Exeter Cathedral’s ‘Learning for Discipleship’ series next week. Dr Jonathan Draper, who was Director of Studies in the theology faculty at Oxford University (before holding positions at York Minster and, ultimately, Exeter) will question whether we can use our understanding of evolution and genetics to understand why churches in different contexts (and those subject to different kinds of environmental pressures) move in different theological directions. Canon Anna Norman-Walker, Canon Chancellor (with oversight of...
Exeter Cathedral’s Big LEGO® Build has got off to a fantastic start, thanks to a donation from the Worshipful Company of Masons.
Cathedral stonemasons (and “Yeoman Masons” of the Worshipful Company) Anna Steinmetzer, Matthew Hoskins and Owen Whitfield have each placed 100 LEGO bricks to begin building the Chapel of St Edmund on the scale model. Their work on the real-life chapel earned them commendations from the Duke of Gloucester’s Awards (administered by the Worshipful Company of Masons) at the end of last year.
Chris Sampson, Exeter Cathedral’s Clerk of the Works and...
Visitors to Exeter Cathedral have a special opportunity to meet the artist behind the current ‘Via Crucis’ exhibition, which has been on display since early February.
Caroline Waterlow will be in Exeter to talk about her work and its inspiration at 1pm on Wednesday 9th March for the latest of the Cathedral’s Lunchtime Bite events. The series sees speakers give presentations, talks and lectures on a wide range of topics each month as part of the Cathedral’s adult learning programme
‘Via Crucis’ is comprised of 14 images, largely of the tools and objects associated with the...
Dr Siam Bhayro Senior Lecturer in Early Jewish Studies Department of Theology & Religion University of Exeter
The corpus of pre-Islamic Aramaic magic bowls from Mesopotamia provide us with a wealth of new information regarding the everyday beliefs and practices of the Jewish, Christian, Zoroastrian and Pagan populations, with regard to both mental and physical health.
This talk will introduce the corpus, and explain how it has transformed our understanding of religious and social history at a crucial moment on the eve of Islam. Ticket information Tickets £5 available...
