This book offers a personal chronicle of the administrative and spiritual life within Winchester Cathedral during a specific nine-year period. Trevor Beeson, the former Dean of Winchester, draws upon his personal diary to recount the daily occurrences and responsibilities he managed during his tenure from 1987 to 1996. The work aims to provide readers with an intimate perspective on the Dean's own contributions and the broader workings of the cathedral during those years.

This work is presented as a personal memoir offering a unique window into the functioning of a major cathedral through the eyes of its Dean. The diary format suggests a chronological and detailed account of events, likely appealing to those interested in church history, biography, or the specific period covered. The author's direct involvement as Dean for nearly a decade lends significant authority to his observations and reflections on cathedral life.