Exeter Cathedral

Calling all poets, writers, storytellers and spoken word artists! We are looking for our next Riddler in Residence! This unique opportunity will involve working with the local community to create a literary response to Exeter Cathedral and its wonderful heritage and collections. Apply by 17 February at https://lnkd.in/gF7uf7q #ExeterCathedral #RiddlerInResidence The National Lottery Heritage Fund Exeter UNESCO City of Literature

We’re hiring! We are looking for a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer to maintain and build on the strong culture of safeguarding here at Exeter Cathedral. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of Cathedral safeguarding arrangements, good practice, policy and training. Apply by Monday 24 February at https://lnkd.in/gF7uf7q

We are looking for our next Riddler in Residence! Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are now inviting applications from writers, performance poets, storytellers, spoken word artists and lyricists, to become Exeter Cathedral’s final Riddler in Residence. June 2025 is the culmination of our three-year project and this year the theme of this residency is ‘Thank You’. In this unique role, you will be working closely with local organisations and community groups to co-create a literary response to Exeter Cathedral’s fascinating collections including medieval wax votives and the 10th century Exeter Book. Find out more and apply now at https://lnkd.in/gF7uf7q #ExeterCathedral #RiddlerInResidence Photo by Russell Sach

Thank you to all who attended Exeter Cathedral's Holocaust Memorial Day Service this morning, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp. Today we remember the victims of the Holocaust and more recent genocides.

Thank you to everyone who came to An Evening with John Allan! It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Exeter Cathedral's Archaeologist and his fascinating career. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Exeter Cathedral Sound System Appeal which aims to make sure that our services are accessible and enjoyable to all. Find out more about the Sound System Appeal at https://lnkd.in/g2x5BApG #ExeterCathedral

Get a feel for working in historic libraries and archives on a work experience placement at Exeter Cathedral this year! Applications are open for the week-long placements until Monday 10 February. Spend a week away from the classroom and learn how to bring historic library and archive collections to life, catalogue objects, and write a short blog post. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eHs9qTum. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Did you know that the third Sunday in January each year is World Religion Day? World Religion Day was first established in 1950 as a day for people of all faiths and beliefs to promote understanding and peace, and to celebrate diversity. It is a great day to engage in interfaith conversations and learn more about other people in your local community! Maybe you would like to visit Exeter Cathedral or your local church today to learn more about Christianity? "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord" - Hebrews 12:14 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #WorldReligionDay

This week the Exeter Cathedral Stonemasons have been creating clay models of Cathedral Archaeologist, John Allan, as part of a portrait modelling course led by renowned sculptor, Adrian Melka. As part of future works at the Cathedral, we hope to showcase a number of carved corbels featuring portraits of people with connections to the Cathedral, to recognise their contributions. The training has been kindly funded by a generous grant from The Radcliffe Trust, the course will help develop the Stonemasons’ portrait skills and build their technical knowledge. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

The Book of Riddles Community Choir is a new choir led by Jack Dean & Company that will be writing songs inspired by the 10th century Exeter Book for the new ‘Book of Riddles’ musical. The choir will meet weekly at Exeter Cathedral to write and rehearse the songs and share their work in a work-in-progress performance. Find out more and sign up at https://lnkd.in/eQmF6yvz #ExeterCathedral #TheBookOfRiddles The National Lottery Heritage Fund

It’s Heritage Treasures Day! The wonderful collection of misericords is one of Exeter Cathedral’s many Heritage Treasures. Exeter Cathedral holds 47 exquisite 13th century misericords and two from the 14th and 15th centuries – one of the earliest surviving sets in the country. They feature elaborate carvings of scenes of everyday life, nature, mythical beasts and more. Our misericords are in urgent need of conservation. As part of The Exeter Cathedral 2020s Development Appeal, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are working to preserve them for future generations so that they can continue to tell the story of Medieval Exeter. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #The2020sDevelopmentAppeal #HeritageTreasures