Simon Verity

I visited Daneways in the late sixties with my head of department Peggy Angus. She was a friend of Simon's uncle Oliver Hill. We met Simon who was carving letters in a pigeon loft....still a young lad. In 1987 my husband and I commissioned him to carve lines from St Patrick's breast plate for a wedding present to each other; I remember he was charging nine shillings a letter !
Subsequently we all became good friends and he lived with us in our house in Wells throughout the time he was working on the restoration of the West Front of Wells Cathedral. This culminated in his carving the seated king, at that time one of only three new carvings commissioned. So his carving career really began in Wells. A very good friend..so sad he has now gone.

Sorry about your loss

A great artist that created beautiful carvings throughout his career. Sincere condolences to the Verity family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this very difficult time.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Simon. He was such a talented person whose legacy will be remembered by all who knew him. He will also be remembered by our Heavenly Father who will never forget all the good work Simon did toward others.

I am so sorry about the loss of Simon. His work was phenomenal & the Verity family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support & as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).

RIP Simon

Condolences to his family