According to
Wikipedia:
The Burgon Society was founded in 2000 for the study and promotion of academical dress, to preserve its history, and to advise film and television companies and interested others in its correct usage.
Patrons of the
Burgon Society include:
The Rt. Revd. and Rt. Hon. Dr. Richard J. C. Chartres PC ChStJ DD (London, City, Brunel) DLitt (Guildhall) FSA FBS - Bishop of London
Rt. Revd. Graeme Knowles, former Dean of St Paul's
Is it just me and the person who sent me the link? Does anyone else see the resemblance to something right out of the
The Diocese of Wenchoster?