MC/13/2/9

MC/13/2/9

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Salisbury Cathedral Scrap-book 10

Scrap Book 10

1990-1991

1 volume

A purpose-made scrap-book with a coloured, diagonal stripe design on the cover and a banner heading, "Scrap Book". The book contains press-cuttings relating to the history, features and contents of the Cathedral and to people and events associated with it. The coverage is more detailed and from a more narrow time-period than in other scrap-books. The main topics covered include: attack on the Government's housing policy by John Baker, Bishop of Salisbury (Jun-Jul 1990); "Gala Concert" conducted by Edward Heath in aid of the Spire Appeal (Jun 1990); "Spirit of Salisbury, A Festival of Flowers" (1990); interview with and articles by Bishop John Baker; North Gate damaged by a lorry (Nov 1990); "Biggles Saves the Spire" - a musical production by the Cathedral Lay Clerks in aid of the Spire Appeal (Sep 1990); the beginnings of the formaion of the girls' choir; an appeal to conserve the water meadows; news and debate about the national Deans' and Provosts' Conference inquiry into the financial management of cathedrals in England and how this might affect the Chapter (Nov 1990); the custodian of Mompesson House; Edward Heath returns to his home in the Close after a mission to free hostages in Iraq (Nov 1990); a service of animal blessing; Bishops' attitudes to war in Iraq (Nov 1990 - Mar 1991); discovery of a photograph of Bishop John Wordsworth dated to 1886; Bishop John Baker given a Lambeth doctorate by Archbishop Robert Runcie; controversy about traffic flows, parking and access roads; 'Symphony for the Spire', 'A Spectacle of Music & Theatre in Aid of the Salisbury Cathedral Spire Appeal', featuring Kenneth Branagh, Phil Collins, Placido Domingo, Peter Donohoe, Ofra Harnoy, Charlton Heston and Jessye Norman, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales (May 1991); Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (Jun 1991).

English

Material: paper

Eward, Suzanne