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Choristers admitted as auditions are announced for new members

Choristers admitted as auditions are announced for new members

Published on September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Five of the Cathedral’s choristers became part of Canterbury’s historic tradition when they were formally admitted to the Cathedral Foundation* on Saturday. Charles Alexander, Samson Buck, Frederick Butler, James Hodgkinson and Leo Routh were the latest to have their names added to the membership of the Foundation.

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Exciting 12th century stained glass discovery

Exciting 12th century stained glass discovery

Published on September 4, 2018

Stained glass panels at Canterbury Cathedral, previously thought to be the work of Victorian restorers, have been found to date to the late 12th century, making them the earliest known art works depicting pilgrims travelling to Canterbury.

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Thirty year anniversary for Cathedral Organist

Thirty year anniversary for Cathedral Organist

Published on September 1, 2018August 30, 2018

David Flood, whose name is known the world over as the man behind the music at Canterbury Cathedral, today (1 September 2018) celebrates 30 years as its Cathedral Organist and Master of the Choristers.

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Paula Polar Bear visits Canterbury Cathedral

Paula Polar Bear visits Canterbury Cathedral

Published on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

Paula the polar bear came to visit from Margate where she is spending the summer at the Turner Contemporary’s Animals & Us exhibition helping to promote discussion around climate change and how humans can co-exist with animals.

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First new pipes arrive for Cathedral organ

First new pipes arrive for Cathedral organ

Published on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

A major milestone in the creation of a new organ for Canterbury Cathedral was reached on Monday (13 August 2018) when 32ft pipes, known as double open woods, made a welcome return to the building. The long pipes were removed and not replaced when the organ was restored in the 1970s.

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A Polar Bear to visit Canterbury Cathedral!

A Polar Bear to visit Canterbury Cathedral!

Published on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Canterbury Cathedral is expecting a rather unusual visitor on one of its free summer activity days later this month (August). Paula the Polar Bear, who is spending her summer at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, has planned a day trip to see the beautiful Cathedral and wander around the Precincts.

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Rare medieval Bible returns home 500 years after it disappeared from Cathedral

Rare medieval Bible returns home 500 years after it disappeared from Cathedral

Published on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

A rare medieval Bible has been saved for the nation and returned to Canterbury Cathedral 500 years after it disappeared from the Cathedral’s monastic book collection at the time of the Reformation.

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From Furnace to Frame – The Oculus Window

From Furnace to Frame – The Oculus Window

Published on July 23, 2018

Medieval iron that had to be removed from the Great South Window during its conservation has been recycled into a new ‘oculus’ (Latin for eye) window in the north Triforium.

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Cathedral exhibition extended

Cathedral exhibition extended

Published on July 23, 2018July 23, 2018

The current exhibition of extraordinary glass installations, Under an Equal Sky, which includes the magnificent boat shape hanging from the safety deck in the Cathedral Nave has been extended until January 2019.

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Canon Clare to become Rector in the Forest of Dean

Canon Clare to become Rector in the Forest of Dean

Published on July 23, 2018July 23, 2018

Canon Clare Edwards is leaving the Cathedral to become Rector of the benefice of BrookDean in the Forest of Dean and in the Diocese of Gloucester. The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis announced to the congregation on Sunday that Canon Clare, would be leaving in September.

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Chorister farewells

Chorister farewells

Published on July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

A sad farewell has been said to the group of choristers who have left after singing in hundreds of services, concerts and performances during their time at Canterbury Cathedral.

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Canon Clare welcomes graduation pilgrim

Canon Clare welcomes graduation pilgrim

Published on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

University of Kent student Emily Malkin (23), swapped her high heels for hiking boots as she made her way to her graduation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral.

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