Exeter Book
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Exeter Book manuscript volume of Old English religious and secular poetry, of various dates of composition, compiled c.975 and given to Exeter Cathedral by Bishop Leofric (d. 1072).
Bibliography: See edition by G. P. Krapp and E. V. K. Dobbie (1936). See studies by C. Williamson (1977), J. Roberts (1979), and J. E. Anderson (1986).
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The crawl is back to raise funds for cathedral fund
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 1/12/2008; 145 words
; The successful Exeter Cathedral Crawl sponsored walk is to be repeated this year to raise cash for the ancient building. Held over a marathon or half- marathon course, the popular event will this year be held on Sunday, March 30. Money raised will boost Exeter Cathedral's Third Millennium Campaign
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Cathedral left a share of pounds4m will
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK); 3/29/2008; Louise Vennells; 360 words
; Exeter Cathedral is among a number of charities to benefit from a generous legacy left in a pounds4 million estate. Adrienne Whiteway left substantial donations to well over 20 organisations. Mrs Whiteway, from Exeter, died in June 2006, and her will directed that shares in her estate should go to
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Choirs join forces at cathedral for concert of music old and new One of the festival highlights will be a joint performance of three cathedral choirs in the setting of Exeter Cathedral
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 6/12/2007; 784 words
; One of the festival highlights will be a joint performance of three cathedral choirs in the setting of Exeter Cathedral The Exeter Summer Festival line-up is not just packed with well- known showbiz names from the world of film, television, radio, music and the stage. The programme also features a
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Rare chance to party in palace ; There will be a rare opportunity for people to savour local fare in beautiful gardens near Exeter Cathedral later this month.
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 6/16/2008; 143 words
; There will be a rare opportunity for people to savour local fare in beautiful gardens near Exeter Cathedral later this month. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum Development Trust is inviting people to its party in the gardens of the Bishop's Palace, behind Exeter Cathedral, on the evening of June 25.
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Lunch carols at cathedral
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 11/30/2007; 105 words
; Two popular sessions of Christmas carols have been organised at Exeter Cathedral on Fridays, December 7 and 21. The corresponding events last year attracted more than 180 people. Catherine Escott, of Exeter Cathedral, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for shoppers, office workers and everyone
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Cathedral has a pounds60k ball ; A summer ball at Exeter Cathedral raised pounds60,000 to help with its upkeep.
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 6/27/2008; 155 words
; A summer ball at Exeter Cathedral raised pounds60,000 to help with its upkeep. The ball, in the Bishop's Palace Gardens, featured a glittering champagne reception, a seasonal meal featuring the finest local produce from Dartmoor Kitchen, and live music from the legendary Chip Shop Boys. It was
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Youngsters find right words to help cathedral's visitors
Plymouth Evening Herald, The; 7/18/2007; 158 words
; A plymouth school has teamed up with Exeter Cathedral to put its pupils' language skills to good use. Year 10 pupils at Devonport High School For Girls have been working with the cathedral to create a new leaflet for young visitors and an interactive DVD game in German. The partnership was brokered
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Mount house crush Exeter cathedral to lift county cup
Plymouth Evening Herald, The; 7/3/2007; 166 words
; Mount House School under-12s cricket team enjoyed a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Exeter Cathedral in the final of the Devon Cup at Bideford. Mount House under-12s will now, as under-13s next summer, represent Devon in the regional finals of the English Schools' Cricket Association Bunbury
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Last day for lunch carols
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 12/20/2007; 70 words
; Exeter Cathedral will be holding its popular Lunchtime Carols tomorrow for the final time this year. The event is an opportunity for shoppers, office workers and anyone else to join in with the Christmas spirit and sing their favourite carols in the wonderful surroundings of Exeter Cathedral
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Trees effrontery of cathedral bosses ; I'm sure I am not alone in my astonishment at the effrontery of Exeter Cathedral in its planned launch of a DVD to promote the role of trees in the Christian faith, DVD promotes role of trees, Echo, April 21.
Express & Echo (Exeter UK); 4/22/2008; 204 words
; I'm sure I am not alone in my astonishment at the effrontery of Exeter Cathedral in its planned launch of a DVD to promote the role of trees in the Christian faith, DVD promotes role of trees, Echo, April 21. Is this the same Exeter Cathedral that despoiled the environs of the city's most
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