1987, First ordination of woman deacon

From the Exeter Diocesan News. How things have moved on since then.

Back row of Decani (left to right): Phil Hobbs (tenor lay vicar); Julian Sutton (bass lay vicar); Robert Ruutel (bass choral scholar); Andrew Simmons (alto choral scholar); Mike Dobson (alto lay vicar)

Server far left is Brian Matthews. Bishop Eric Mercer is officiating. Canon John Thurmer (Chancellor) stands far right. Priest with back to the camera, on the left is propably John Richards, Archdeacon of Exeter and Residentiary Canon.