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Curious Thinking inspired by Salisbury Cathedral

Tag: People

Why do you have cloisters if you didn’t have monks?

I mean, they are very pretty but why put in all that effort if you’re not going to use the space.

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Posted on: August 28, 2026 Last updated on: August 28, 2026 Written by: Catherine Phillipson

Where are the monks?

When our visitors are told our cloisters are the largest in the UK it is reasonable that they ask “So where are the monks now?”

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Posted on: August 27, 2026 Last updated on: August 28, 2026 Written by: Catherine Phillipson

Why is Oak Apple Day being celebrated?

All together now: “Grovely! Grovely! Grovely! And All Grovely!” Oak Apple day or Royal Oak Day is the 29th of…
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Posted on: August 12, 2026 Last updated on: August 28, 2026 Written by: Catherine Phillipson

Hot Priests!

There is no truth to the rumour that in the vergers’ office is a calendar called Hot Priests.

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Posted on: August 9, 2026 Last updated on: August 10, 2026 Written by: Catherine Phillipson

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