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<DIV>According to Jerram the Clyst Hydon tenor is dated 1616 and, indeed,=20
does<BR>bear the initials of John Birdall, plus his fleur-de-lys stop. =
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fourth<BR>at the Cathedral is of the same date.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#ff0000 size=3D2>Yes, I've inspected the be=
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Cathedral. In addition to Birdall's initials (in floriated capitals) and th=
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fleur-de-lys, this one also bears the 'i (bell) t' stamp used by one of the=
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medieval Exeter founders. I believe his name is still unknown.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#ff0000 size=3D2>David</FONT></DIV></BODY><=
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