Dean Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)
/Dean of Rochester Philip Hesketh introduces the life and work of Samuel Reynolds Hole, Dean of Rochester 1887–1904, a celebrated gardener notable for his expertise with roses. First of a two-part series.
Read MoreDean of Rochester Philip Hesketh introduces the life and work of Samuel Reynolds Hole, Dean of Rochester 1887–1904, a celebrated gardener notable for his expertise with roses. First of a two-part series.
Read MoreThe Old Deanery was built in 1640 over the east part of the Chapter house of the Priory. A plaque records 'The deanery is situated where the prior's lodging formerly stood with its gardens extending south-eastward'. Dean Samuel Hole laid out a garden and planted a rose collection in the 1890s.
Read MoreDavid Cleggett examines the times of Bishop Edward Talbot, Bishop John Harmer and Dean John Storrs over the late 19th and early 20th century, a High Church period in the history of the Cathedral.
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