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CHAPTER LETTER 6 MAY-19 MAY 212

Posted on May 4th, 2012, written by

Philip Buckler, Dean       Gavin Kirk, Precentor      Mark Hocknull, Chancellor     John Patrick, Subdean ******************************************************** Since being installed as Subdean, over three months ago, I have spent a significant amount of time walking around the Cathedral and the Close properties, in the process discovering parts of this great building and its environs that I never knew existed. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable journey of discovery. This of course is very much part of my work at the Cathedral as (along ...Read more →

Heritage Lottery fund grant for Lincoln Castle

Posted on March 29th, 2012, written by

We are delighted that Lincoln has been awarded a grant of £12m from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the Project ‘Lincoln Castle Revealed’. This will be a huge boost not only to the City and to the historic County of Lincolnshire, but also to the whole of the East Midlands. It enables the medieval Castle to tell the remarkable story of its place in history, and also allows Lincoln Cathedral’s 1215 Magna Carta to be displayed in a setting suitable ...Read more →

Swineherd of Stow

The Swineherd of Stow

Posted on December 20th, 2011, written by

High on top of the north-western turret of Lincoln Cathedral stands a stone figure of the Swineherd of Stow. The story of the Swineherd, and why he was granted such an honour, has been recounted for hundreds of years. The village of Stow where the Swineherd lived is a few miles north-west of Lincoln and in the 13th century was a manor belonging to the bishops of Lincoln; here St Hugh himself frequently retreated.

Lincoln Imp

A History of the Lincoln Imp

Posted on December 16th, 2011, written by

Today the Lincoln imp sits cross-legged on a pillar in the Cathedral’s Angel Choir for all to see. Tales of how he came to be perched there have emerged over time. There are several versions of the story however all of them share the same basic plot: Satan sent the imp to Lincoln Cathedral to could cause trouble. The imp carried out his orders, and began destroying the Angel Choir. When an angel appeared to prevent him causing further mayhem, ...Read more →

Vergers Notices

Posted on December 6th, 2011, written by

There will be restricted access to the Cathedral on Wednesday 7 December for the St Mary’s School Carol Concert. The Nave will be closed to visitors from 13.30. Access to the East End of the building will remain open to visitors.

Central Tower Roof 2

The Book of Oaks

Posted on December 4th, 2011, written by

Lincoln Cathedral’s massive roof structure is built around a timber skeleton, which sustains the weight of the Cathedral’s impossibly heavy lead roof. As anyone who has been on a roof tour of the Cathedral will have seen, new timbers must be stored and dried for a number of years in the environment of the roof itself before they can be used.  The acclimatisation process ensures that the natural warping of the beams is complete by the time they are put ...Read more →

Appointment of new subdean

Posted on November 22nd, 2011, written by

The Dean of Lincoln, The Very Reverend Philip Buckler is delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Canon John Patrick as Subdean of Lincoln in succession to the Reverend Canon Alan Nugent who retired on 31 October. John Patrick is well known in the Diocese of Lincoln, being Chair of the House of Clergy of the Diocesan Synod. He is currently Vicar of Sleaford and Rural Dean of the Lafford Deanery. He comes to the cathedral with his wife ...Read more →

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