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The
Archives comprise the records of the Dean and Chapter
from the eleventh century to the present day. These
illustrate the day-to-day running of the cathedral,
with an emphasis on the management of cathedral property
in Wells and estates in Somerset, 1060s – 1860s,
but include no personal or family papers of the canons.
The
Archives also comprise the records of the College
of Vicars Choral, 1300s-1800s, and the records of
Wells Old Almshouses, 1200s-1900s. The oldest Chapter
records are housed in the Library Muniment Room, more
modern ones in the West Cloister Archives. Catalogues
of the collection are available in both places.
The records are open to the public, but an appointment
should be made in advance with the Archivist, who
is on duty on Mondays and Wednesdays, either by post,
or by telephone (for contact details see below) or
email archives@wellscathedral.uk.net
The
postal address for both Library and Archives is Cathedral
Offices, Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE,
and the telephone number 01749 674483.
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