Bamber anecdote

[Bamber]

Another bishop. This one died 1280. The effigy retains its medieval paint.


Bishop Walter Bronescombe by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[Bamber]

Artworks were displayed throughout the cathedral, many by children. This one particularly caught my eye as, coming from a hatting town, the felting process has always held a fascination to me. To use it to create a picture shown great imagination.


Felted Angel in Flight by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[Bamber]

Lady Chapel by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[Bamber]

On the north side of the Lady Chapel, opposite Bishop Bronescombe, is Bishop Edmund Stafford, died 1419. His alabaster representation is scrawled all over.


Graffitied effigy by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[Bamber]

The Carew Monument is one with a mention of Totnes.


Carew monument by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[Bamber]

Astronomical clock by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

Dating back to 1484, with the smaller minute dial added in 1760.

Can you see the hole at the foot of the door? Added some time between 1598-1621 to allow the Bishop's cat access to deter rats and mice.

 

[Bamber]

Great west door and nave by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

The wooden seats have hassocks beneath them embroidered with plants and creatures.

 

[Bamber]

I think this is one of the more modern stained glass windows, with the coats of arms of several Devon towns.


Devon town coats of arms by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

 

[squirt]

absolutely fascinating!
are the bishops actually buried in there?

what a treat!

 

[AuroraAngel]

Absolutely fascinating pictures, Phil. Did you get to see the Exeter Rondels? I read about them (as you know) and it's an incredible feat of embroidery work! I'm so happy you had a great visit to this incredible Cathedral.

 

[Bamber]

Absolutely fascinating pictures, Phil. Did you get to see the Exeter Rondels? I read about them (as you know) and it's an incredible feat of embroidery work! I'm so happy you had a great visit to this incredible Cathedral.

I'll try to take some pictures of them on my next visit. They're on the north side of the nave and there was repair work going on there so not good for photographing. I also couldn't photograph the bishop's chair in the quire as the choir were practising and photography is forbidden just there when they are.

 

[Bamber]

absolutely fascinating!
are the bishops actually buried in there?

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Presumably the bishops are buried there, but during the many religious upheavals over the centuries who knows whether they were moved or removed?

 

[Bamber]

...his emblem was the owl and his chapel within the cathedral has them everywhere, including on the hassocks.

Oldham's owl hassock by Phil Gayton, on Flickr

I've attached the correct photo now. Oops.

 

[Bamber]

Found out a few days ago that our only customer wants to extend our software support contract to the end of the year. They expect to have replaced it with new software by July but would like to retain the option of going back to our software for a few months "just in case". The boss is talking about extending my contract to the end of June next year to clear the company bank account before winding up the business.

 

[Bamber]

I intended to go to Exeter Cathedral again last Saturday but the day got away from me. Was going to try again this Saturday, but I've got something else I must do, so it's being put off again until (probably) late February or March. The best laid plans...

 

[AuroraAngel]

Found out a few days ago that our only customer wants to extend our software support contract to the end of the year. They expect to have replaced it with new software by July but would like to retain the option of going back to our software for a few months "just in case". The boss is talking about extending my contract to the end of June next year to clear the company bank account before winding up the business.

This is awesome news!

I intended to go to Exeter Cathedral again last Saturday but the day got away from me. Was going to try again this Saturday, but I've got something else I must do, so it's being put off again until (probably) late February or March. The best laid plans...

Understandable and I hope you get to visit again and share your adventure with us soon!

 

[squirt]

Found out a few days ago that our only customer wants to extend our software support contract to the end of the year. They expect to have replaced it with new software by July but would like to retain the option of going back to our software for a few months "just in case". The boss is talking about extending my contract to the end of June next year to clear the company bank account before winding up the business.

is that good news or bad news?

xoxox

 

[Bamber]

is that good news or bad news? View attachment 85776

xoxox

Good. I have even more time to find a suitable job for the last few years before retirement.

 

[squirt]

couldn't be any more thrilled for you *then* ! lol

 

[Bamber]

The something else I must do got delayed. It is in Barnstaple and I was going there by train, but 2 cancellations and a breakdown en-route put paid to that! I'll try again next week.