exon domesday

Exon Domesday Family Fun

Event Date: 
15/08/2016 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral (Chapter House)

Monday 15th August, 12.00-15.00 (Chapter House) It’s been 950 years since the Battle of Hastings and the Normans invaded England! Here at Exeter Cathedral we have an incredibly precious artefact that comes from this time: The Exon Domesday Manuscript. Meet the Library & Archives team to find out more and take part in our wide range of Norman themed activities. With shield painting, helmet making, manuscript writing, castle building, and displays from the Library & Archives, there is something for everyone to enjoy. £2.50 per children to include all activities. Suitable for all...

Roman baths project details revealed

Exeter Cathedral has today published detailed drawings of its plans to excavate and reveal the remains of the city’s Roman Bath House.

The Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Revd Jonathan Draper, said the scheme had been under wraps while plans were talked through with English Heritage and a bid prepared for Heritage Lottery funding, but now the details of the proposed centre could be shown for the first time.

“We will not know until Mid-May if the project has been successful in gaining funding, but we want to ensure the people of Exeter - and all those interested in the city’...