[M-R] Burial places of English saints

medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture

St Whyte (so Oxf D Saints) is according to that work the only saint apart from Edward the Confessor to have her shrine surviving intact to this day. According to ODS her leaden coffin was opened in 1900 and was inscribed His requiescunt reliquie sancte Wite. The badly damaged reliquary contained the boneds of a small woman aged about 40.

Gordon Plumb

How many dead people there are in British graveyards...?

The wait is nearly over

http://www.recessmonkey.com/2006/09/07/the-wait-is-nearly-over/

Hammersmith & Fulham MP Greg Hands’ desperate wait for information is nearly over. With the Chancellor of the Exchequer due to respond on 9th July, soon he will know precisely "What estimate the Office of National Statistics has made of the number of deaths from accidents in graveyards or cemeteries in each of the last three years".
Regular readers will be aware that this important issue has been dragging on for some time now and Greg will no doubt be ready to use this information as the coup de grace to bring down the Prime Minister.

I called a source at the Treasury to ask how many dead people there are in British graveyards. Her response was, "All of them, I should hope".

*grin*

From recessmonkey

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With apologies for cross-posting

The following advert should appear in Monday’s Guardian and in the next edition of ARC. The closing date for applications is 27 September.

Laura Mitchell
National Archives of Scotland

Archivist, Edinburgh
£21,292 - £27,640
Based in Edinburgh , the National Archives of Scotland (NAS) plays an important part in Scotland ’s economic and cultural life. The property market depends on our legal services, while the historical records are much used for research and lifelong learning and are a major attraction for genealogists which helps promote tourism. Each year NAS gives its customers access to around 200,000 records, deals with about 12,000 visitors to its search rooms, answers over 9,000 postal and e-mail enquiries and has over 1 million visits to its websites.

We are looking for qualified archivists to fill vacancies in a number of areas. In NAS you will be expected to use the professional skills you have already acquired, and have the opportunity to develop them across most aspects of modern archive work. This may include appraising and selecting records in traditional and electronic formats for permanent preservation, arranging and cataloguing records; advising the public on using the archives and answering questions about them, advising organisations and individuals about the management of their records in the context of developing technology and modern information legislation, and developing the use of archives in education. Successful candidates will be offered a post in one of the NAS branches, but can expect to move to different parts of the organisation over time, developing their professional skills in the process.

In addition to a good first degree, you should have a postgraduate qualification in archive administration or a related discipline, or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience. In the absence of an archive qualification you will be expected to study for one. A lively interest in Scottish history and culture is essential and a reading knowledge of Latin or a modern foreign European language would be an advantage.

You will be committed to providing a high quality service to all of NAS’ customers. Self-motivated, you will be able to motivate others and to work well within a team. You will have strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving. You will have excellent IT skills and familiarity with the CALM system for computer cataloguing would be desirable.

This is a permanent and pensionable appointment. Newly qualified applicants should expect to start at the minimum of the salary range, although a higher starting salary can be offered where a candidate’s skills, knowledge and/or experience are considered to be particularly relevant and are clearly evident in the selection process.

Applications from those who wish to work an alternative working pattern will be considered.

Selection will be by means of an assessment centre. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the appointment will be invited to an assessment centre. You may access an application form at
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/careers
Alternatively, please write:
The Scottish Executive,
Central Resourcing Unit,
S1 Spur (DD4608EXT),
Saughton House,
Broomhouse Drive,
Edinburgh
EH11 3XD
providing your full postal address.

Completed applications must be returned by 27 September 2006 .

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland . An Equal Opportunities Employer