Exeter Cathedral
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What if the streets you walk every day were once a hotbed of medieval turf wars, wartime devastation and witchcraft accusations?
Join us for an exclusive preview with renowned historian Professor Mark Stoyle as he uncovers the turbulent past of St Sidwell’s. From being burnt to the ground during the Civil War to witnessing the very first ex*****on for witchcraft in the South West, this parish has stories that will change how you look at Exeter.
Want to hear the full history? Don't miss Professor Stoyle’s upcoming live talk.
📅 Monday 3 August 2026
⏰ 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
📍 Exeter Cathedral Chapter House
Spaces are limited – book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.com/exetercathedral/t-qmmeexo
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10/07/2026
In 1344, the Cathedral building as we know it was nearing completion, Bishop John de Grandisson was approaching the midpoint of his record-breaking 42-year episcopacy, and the devastation of the Black Death was still a few years away.
🔗 To find out more visit: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/latest-news/halscombes-tenement-1344/
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