Bits and pieces by Lois

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a series of stone installations by the artist John Maine, exhibited at Salisbury Cathedral. “The exhibition encourages us to engage with the many meanings and implications of a ‘sanctuary’, not least as a place of safety and refuge.”

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Bits and pieces by Lois

Israel Vanderplank

Israel Vanderplank was a procurator of the vicars choral at Salisbury cathedral and this memorial plaque commemorates his life.  I was struck by the unusual name, and trying to find out more, I find that there was also an Isaac Vanderplank who was connected with the church. Israel was the vicar at Salisbury Cathedral for sixty […]

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Family Stories by Lois

Family tree

Have you, like me, become confused with all the cousin, second cousin, third cousin once removed etc? I have done a lot of work on my own family tree and have written a novel about someone’s search for his ancestry, but I am still a little fuzzy about relationships. her is a helpful video!

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