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    Cathedral finds composer graffiti

    Graffiti dating back 375 years has been uncovered at Exeter Cathedral.

    A name scratched into the building's stonework dated 1638 is that of 17th Century composer Matthew Locke, who was a chorister there before going on to write music for the king.

    The discovery was made after the cathedral's organ was removed for restoration, as John Danks reports.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23009134



    I noticed the composer spelt his name with one T. and Lock without the E
    Last edited by Megan; 06-22-2013, 07:56 AM.
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    Interesting Megan - perhaps they should try looking at St. Michael's in Lüneburg for Bach!
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