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Date: October 4, 2024 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Chapter House

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Our first #Southwell140 object this week is... RO

Our first #Southwell140 object this week is...
ROBERT ‘MOUSEMAN’ THOMPSON’S MICE 🐭
The story goes that in 1919, Thompson was carving a piece of furniture when he joked with a friend about “being as poor as a church mouse.” This friend gave him the idea to carve a tiny mouse on the piece he was working on. He liked it so much that he decided to add a mouse to everything he made after that!

The altar rails and the Bishop’s Seat (Cathedra) were made at Thompson’s Yorkshire studio – can you find his signature mouse?

We have 28 mice at the Minster but they do have a habit of moving! How many can you spot?🔎

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Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is this un

Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is this unique
SHELL CROSS ✝
This cross made form used bullet/bomb shell cases. It resides in the Airmen's Chapel at the south-east end of Minster. This area is dedicated to the people who fought in the Royal Air Force during the First World War.

Visit us and see all 14 objects for yourself - everyone is welcome.
Entry is free, but if you're enjoying our 140 exhibition please do donate what you can to keep this heritage preserved for another 140 years! www.southwellminster.org/theme/donate/

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Our #Southwell140 exhibit for today, is a special

Our #Southwell140 exhibit for today, is a special place
AIRMEN’S CHAPEL ALTAR 🛩
This area is dedicated to the people who fought in the Royal Air Force during the First World War. The altar in this chapel is made from pieces of wood taken from fallen aircraft during the First World War.

Entry is free, but if you're enjoying our 140 exhibition please do donate what you can to keep this heritage preserved for another 140 years! www.southwellminster.org/theme/donate/

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Our #Southwell140 object today is the ROYAL AIR F

Our #Southwell140 object today is the
ROYAL AIR FORCE RUG 🧶
This rug was made by BBC variety artists Elise and Doris Waters in 1941. They are best known for their comic characters, ‘Gert and Daisy’.

Visit us to see this object up close and learn more. Entry is free. Donations welcomed. https://southwellminster.org/140objects/

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Our #Southwell140 object today is THE KATYN MEMORI

Our #Southwell140 object today is
THE KATYN MEMORIAL ✝
During the Second World War many Polish refugees came to Britain to fly with the RAF or to work in the Nottinghamshire Coalfields. This memorial remembers the 14,500 Polish Prisoners of War who were killed in the Katyn Forest and other places across Russia in 1940.

A small handful of soil from the Katyn Forest is buried at the bottom of the memorial.

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Our final #Southwell140 object this week is a CHOR

Our final #Southwell140 object this week is a
CHORISTER PAY BOOK 💰
This handwritten ledger shows accounts from 1902-1977. For centuries the Minster has held daily choral services. Originally a group of singers called the Vicars Choral led these services and lived together, sharing a communal lifestyle. Toay the Cathedral Choice comprises 29 Boy and Girl Choristers, and 6 professional adult singers, known as Lay Clerks.

Visit us and hear them sing! https://www.southwellminster.org/worship/services-calendar/

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Today's #Southwell140 exhibit are these MUSIC AND

Today's #Southwell140 exhibit are these
MUSIC AND SERVICE SHEETS 🎼🎵🎶
The Minster’s daily routine is complimented by special events, such as Coronations and Christmases. We still produce Music and Service sheets like this for all occasions.

Visit us to see this object up close and learn more. Entry is free. Donations welcomed. https://southwellminster.org/140objects/

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Today’s #Southwell140 exhibition object are thes

Today’s #Southwell140 exhibition object are these 20th century
GUIDEBOOKS 📖📚
Pilgrims had been visiting the Minster for centuries, but now tourists were seeking its secrets. For this they needed a Guidebook.

⛪ If you'd like to have a special guided tour around the Minster and learn more about our treasures why not join us for our
annual Discovery Day this Thursday 5th September? 📅
Attend a Tour Tour, Explore the Palace Gardens with our Head Gardener and let our guides take you back in time as you explore the chapels, altars and chantries of the medieval Minster, covering their location, dedication and an insight into their origins. Many more workshops, talks and tours also included in the day.
Book now: https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/discovery-day-2024/

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It's #September! We have a brand new #Southwell140

Next month there will be 14 more objects with a ne

Next month there will be 14 more objects with a new #Southwell140 exhibition theme for #September! Every object will reveal a unique part of the Minster’s story and the history of the Cathedral, Gardens and Palace in celebration of our 140th anniversary as a Cathedral!
If you've enjoyed our 140 exhibition this month don't forget to vote for your favourite, and please also consider making a donation of what you can to keep this heritage preserved for another 140 years!
www.southwellminster.org/140objects/

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Our 14th and final #Southwell140 exhibition focus

Our 14th and final #Southwell140 exhibition focus for #August are the graves of the first two Bishops of Southwell which rest beside the historic Minster building ⛪

✝ Here rests the body of GEORGE RIDDING DD, forty-third Headmaster of St Mary’s College Winchester 1866-1884. First Bishop of Southwell 1884-1904 who was born March 16 1828 and fell asleep August 30 1904.

✝ Here rests the body of Sir EDWYN HOSKYNS 12th Baronet 2nd Bishop of Southwell 1904-1925, Jesus and Mercy who was born 22 May 1851 and fell asleep 2 December 1925 and of his wife Mary Constance Maud born 1853 Died 1939

This month’s exhibition is generously sponsored by The Friends of Southwell Cathedral. Can you help us raise £140,000 in 2024 - our 140th year?
There’s no charge for entry. Donations are welcome these will help to keep our beautiful buildings and garden open and free.
Learn more here: https://www.southwellminster.org/140objects/

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Our #Southwell140 object today is this CENTENARY

Our #Southwell140 object today is this
CENTENARY CHALICE 🍷
This glazed pottery chalice was created for the 1984 centenary of the Minster becoming a Cathedral. The cup replicates the mood and style of the 1980s. Has the 40 year old style aged well?

Visit our us to see this object and the others in our exhibition up close. Everyone is welcome. Entry is free. Donations welcomed. https://southwellminster.org/140objects/

📅If you'd like to learn more about the Minster's treasures why not join us for our annual Discovery Day on 5th September?
Join Southwell Community Archaeology Group (SCAG) who will take you from the Roman villa to the Medieval period in Southwell with an opportunity to see and handle some of the artefacts discovered in the town. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and discover more about the early heritage that is no longer visible! Many more workshops, talks and tours also included in the day. Book now: https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/discovery-day-2024/

Our first #Southwell140 exhibition object this wee

Our first #Southwell140 exhibition object this week is

1884 EMBROIDERED BANNER 🧵
Our Embroidery Guild recently discovered this exquisite Victorian banner from 1884. It has been conserved by the People’s History Museum and the original will soon be on permanent display in the Minster.

The banner had been hidden away for years and was found at the back of a cupboard, just in time for our 140th Anniversary. A note listing the names of the embroiderers and designers (architects) was found with the banner. It would have taken them hours of dedication to create! It shows that it takes a wide, dedicated and diverse team with lots of different skills to make a cathedral!

🧵 If you'd like to meet the Needlework Guild why not join us for our annual Discovery Day on 5th September?🧵

Emma Frith and members of the guild invite you to delve into the cope chest and vestment presses to discover the importance of textiles and embroidery in worship. See how vestments are designed, made and cared for with goldwork and canvaswork demonstrations, and get a rare close-up glimpse of our lost and found treasure: the processional banner! Book now: https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/discovery-day-2024/

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Are you visiting us over the #BankHoliday weekend?

Are you visiting us over the #BankHoliday weekend? We do hope so! Come and enjoy our free exhibition #Southwell140 - celebrating 140 years of being a Cathedral! 🥳

Come and say hello to the first ever Bishop of Southwell:
BISHOP RIDDING
His memorial is today’s #Southwell140 exhibit. He welcomes all with open arms. Bishop Ridding became the first ever Bishop of Southwell, on 28th May 1884. It was a big day for Southwell. The bunting was flying and from the old station there were special trains constantly arriving during the morning and late into the afternoon which brought hundreds of visitors. The Cathedral was only open on the day of the Enthronement and reopened again four years later in 1888 when it had been refurbished.

You can’t visit Southwell by train anymore, but you can bus, walk, travel by vehicle or even horseback to get here!
Everyone is welcome. Entry is free. Donations welcomed. https://southwellminster.org/140objects/

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DISCOVERY DAY 2024 📆Thursday 5 September, 9.30a

DISCOVERY DAY 2024
📆Thursday 5 September, 9.30am - 4pm
Join us for a unique chance to discover the hidden treasures of the Minster - much more than can usually be packed into a day's visit! Choose from a wide variety of workshops, talks, tours and activities. Including:

⛪️Tours:
- The Medieval Chapels and Chantries of Southwell Minster
- Tower Tours
- Explore the Palace Gardens with our Head Gardener

💐Workshops:
- Flower arranging
- Beading Workshop
- Silent Meditation and Prayer

🎼Talks:
- Cathedral Music
- Meet the Needlework Guild
- Poetry of Sacred Place
- Get to know the Friends of Southwell Cathedral
+Opening talk by Dr Parkes of University of Nottingham :
"What can we learn from re-enacting medieval worship?"

Book now:
https://www.southwellminster.org/discovery-day-2024/
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Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is the CA

Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is the
CATHEDRA
‘Cathedra’ is a Latin word meaning ‘chair’ or ‘seat’. A cathedral is home to the Bishop’s Seat. This chair was made as a memorial to Bishop Mosley, who was Bishop from 1928 to 1941.
The Cathedra was created by Robert (Mouse-man) Thompson, who was famous for his mouse carvings. How many mice can you spot in this photo and (if you visit) around the Minster? 🐁🐭🐀

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Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is this ve

Today's #Southwell140 exhibition object is this very handsome
BISHOP’S CROZIER
A Bishop cares for us in the way Jesus cares for us.
Jesus said: “I am the Good Shepherd” 🐑🐏🐑
The Bishop carries a crozier (like a shepherd’s crook) to show this.

This precious Crozier is kept in a case. It was presented to the first Bishop of Southwell in 1894. It has its own stand on the side of the Bishop’s Chair (the Cathedra).

Visit us and see all 14 exhibits for yourself - everyone is welcome!
Entry is free, but if you're enjoying our 140 exhibition please do donate what you can to keep this heritage preserved for another 140 years! www.southwellminster.org/theme/donate/

#cathedrals #Southwell #Cathedralgram #cathedralgram #churchphotography #church #cathedralsofinstagram #southwell #minster #history #SouthwellMinster #Cathedral #Minster #Southwell140 #southwellminster #Bishop #copecase #cope #mitre #Crozier #Bishops #BishopOfSouthwell #shepherd #shepherdscrook

Our final #Southwell140 object this week is a book

Our final #Southwell140 object this week is a book from the Historic Chapter Library of the Minster:

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GEORGE RIDDING 📖
This book by Bishop Ridding’s wife, Laura, gives a loving account of her husband’s life as both schoolmaster and the first Bishop of Southwell. Ridding was a wealthy man so he donated all of his pay to those who needed it more. He chose to live in nearby Thurgarton to be close to the railway station, enabling him to visit all of his parishes.

Bishop Ridding and his wife Laura dedicated their lives to helping people. Laura focused on the welfare of women and children and was a suffragist, advocating for women's rights. She founded the National Union of Women Workers. 🚺🗳💜

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10am Cathedral Eucharist: a shorter, more family-friendly service +activities for kids
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Join us for our popular Animal Blessing Service on Sunday 22 September at 3.30pm.

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