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Southwell Chapter

For many people living in and around Southwell in Nottinghamshire, the Southwell Chapter would have been an important part of their lives.

01 - Photograph of Southwell Minster from north west (ref PR25121)

Some people wanted to get married and needed a licence from the chapter
Others were called to the chapter court to account for their spiritual and moral behaviour
Some individuals needed the wills of their deceased loved ones to be proved by the chapter
Many men became members of the chapter, either as canons, vicars in local churches or singers in the choir
Children attended the Southwell grammar and song schools, run by the chapter.

Discover the history and stories of the Southwell Chapter.

Past exhibitions

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