Wells Cathedral (Part Eight).

The Great West Front,

Wells Cathedral.

Photo: 30 April 2014.

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In 1933, the Friends of Wells Cathedral were formed to support the Cathedral’s Chapter in the maintenance of the fabric, life and work of the Cathedral.[63]

The Late-20th-Century saw an extensive restoration programme, particularly of The Great West Front.[64][65]

The Stained-Glass is under restoration, with a programme underway to conserve the large 14th-Century Jesse Tree Window at the Eastern End of the Choir.[66][67]

Since the 13th-Century, Wells Cathedral has been the Seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Its governing body, the Chapter, is made up of five Clerical Canons:

Dean;
Precentor;
Canon Chancellor;
Canon Treasurer;
Archdeacon of Wells.

And four Lay Members:

Administrator (Chief Executive);
Keeper of the Fabric;
Overseer of the Estate;
Chairman of the Cathedral Shop and Catering Boards.[71]

Wells Cathedral.

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More than a thousand Services are held every year. There are daily Services of Matins, Holy Communion and Choral Evensong,[75] as well as major Celebrations of Christian Festivals such as Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Saints’ Days.[76]

The 180-feet high Central Tower of Wells Cathedral.

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PART NINE FOLLOWS.