The significant water damage throughout Textus and subsequent rebinding is due to its accidental submersion in either the River Thames or the River Medway around 1716 on its way to notable writer and prebendary of the Cathedral Dr John Harris for use in writing his History of Kent.
Read MoreDavid A. H. Cleggett reviews Daniel Alexander's survey of the fabric and concerns around the 500-year old bell tower shortly before it was replaced in the 1820s.
Read MoreDavid A. H. Cleggett tells the sorry tale of the Cathedral’s deterioration through the second half of the 18th century.
Read MoreA brief biography of Dean Nicholas Clagett by David A. H. Cleggett.
Read MoreDavid A. H. Cleggett provides a bref biography of Bishop Thomas Sprat, fellow and author of History of the Royal Society.
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The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
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Cathedral opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday
