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What’s On Canterbury Cathedral

July-September 2017

www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Discovery Week21-25 August

Festival of Archaeology25-28 July

Explore Your Cathedral20 September

Sunday08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Matins said (or sung by The King’s School)11.00 Sung Eucharist (with Sermon)15.00 Huguenot Service (in French)15.15 Choral Evensong18.30 Evening Service (with Sermon)

Monday - Friday07.30 Matins08.00 Holy Communion (daily)12.30 Holy Communion (every Wednesday, principal feast days and festivals)17.30 Evensong (usually sung)

Saturday08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Matins15.15 Evensong (usually sung)

Welcome to

Canterbury CathedralJuly - September 2017

Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site (which includes St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church). It remains one of the most visited places in the country, and, just as importantly, a working, living church and community.

As well as worship, Canterbury Cathedral offers an exciting programme of arts and culture activities, events and exhibitions.

It is widely regarded as a centre of excellence for traditional crafts, education and learning.

For the next season we are pleased to present the Big FRIENDly Sing, a concert put on by you in just one day, plus lots to keep the kids busy over the summer from Discovery Week to the National Festival of Archaeology.

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The Cathedral plays an active role in the community and the building, or parts of it, are at times closed for general visiting due to services or special events. Therefore, always check opening times before visiting.

The Cathedral and Precincts are huge and even when major parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will still be plenty to explore.

Daily ServicesMusic & ConcertsFamily & CommunitySpecial Feature: The Black Prince ConferenceLearning for AllExhibitionsAt a glance...Visitor Information

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Daily Services

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Throughout the year the Cathedral is the setting for many concerts and performances of a wide range of music from choirs to classical and contemporary musicians and groups from around the world.

Big FRIENDly SingIn a charity performance in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, and in celebration of their 90th Anniversary, professional soloists and 200 amateur singers (that’s you!) come together to put on a performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’, entirely from scratch.

Join us for a masterclass led by organist and Master of Choristers, David Flood, and then rehearse, rehearse, rehearse ready to perform in front of a live audience that evening.

All are welcome, even if you’ve never sung in a choir before!

Rehearsal 16 September from 10.00, entry from £15.Performance 16 September, 18.00 (doors 17.30), tickets £10.

For more information on how to book and enter, please see the Cathedral website.

Girls’ Choir Summer ConcertThe Girls’ Choir of Canterbury Cathedral presents its annual concert of music for a summer’s evening, in the beautiful and intimate surroundings of the Cathedral Crypt. The programme will include a mixture of sacred and secular music.

8 July, 19.30-21.30, Eastern Crypt. Tickets £11.25 each (includes £1.25 booking fee) from www.canterburyticketshop.com

RecitalsWe have many recitals by groups from all over the world. Please see pg. 14 or the website for more details.

Music & Concerts

Baroque toBroadwayA concert from the boys of the boys of the Cathedral Choir to raise money for the Choir Bursary Fund, which enables a chorister to complete his career in the Cathedral.

21 July, 19.30-21.15, Quire.Tickets £19.25 each (includes £1.25 booking fee)from www.canterburyticketshop.com

Grand Organ RecitalRobert Quinney, Organist at New College, Oxford, will be performing extracts from Clavierübung III by J.S.Bach.

22 July, 19.30-20.45, doors open 19.00, Quire. Tickets £8 (£6 concessions) available on the door.

International Children’s Choir FestivalThe International Children’s Choir Festival involves 150 children from a number of choirs from across the USA.

25-26 July, Midday recitals by each choir in turn.12-12.30 daily, Quire. Free, but normal Precincts charges apply.

26 July, Evening concert with all choirs singing together.19.30-21.30, Quire. Free with retiring collection.

Whitstable Choral SocietyPerforming Haydn’s ‘Creation’.

15 July, 19.30-22.00, Quire. Tickets from £12.00 (£5 restricted view) from www.whitstablechoral.org.uk and on the door.

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Family & CommunityThere’s so much for the family and visitors with children to see and do at the Cathedral this summer, exploring the history of this beautiful building and going behind-the-scenes at our Explore Your Cathedral event.

National Festival of ArchaeologyFor this year’s Festival of Archaeology, our very own time-team will host an exciting programme of activities, exhibition, talks, tours and tales of the unexpected.

Tuesday Schools &LibraryWednesdaySchools DepartmentThursdayAV Theatre

FridayAV Theatre

Suitable for all ages and accessible. Booking not required but limited spaces offered on a first-come, first-served basis.All events are free, but Precincts charges apply.25-28 July, starting from Schools Department.

Archaeology of the Book: A book investigation with Cathedral Librarian, Karen Brayshaw, followed by a Library tour. 11.00 & 14.00.Meet Cathedral Archaeologist, Nathalie Cohen, who will talk about her work, followed by a tour of the Cathedral’s historical graffiti. 11.00 & 14.00.Canterbury Archaeological Trust’s Project Manager, Alison Hicks, presents recent archaeological finds at the Cathedral. 11.00-15.00.Tomb raiders: Canterbury Cathedral’s Collections Manager, Sarah Turner, explores the Cathedral’s tombs and lost treasures. 11.00 & 14.00.

Explorer BackpacksOur Explorer Backpacks provide a fun and interactive trail to help children investigate many of the beautiful and extraordinary places and objects within the Cathedral.

14 August – 1 September, 11.00-16.00 (Mon-Fri, last issue 15.00)Explorer Backpacks collected from the Nave. Children must be accompanied at all times.Backpacks are free to use, but normal Precincts charges apply.

Cathedral Discovery WeekDiscover some of the Cathedral’s many secrets and treasures through a creative and interactive exploration of the architecture, historic collections, spaces and gardens.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Suitable for all ages and accessible. Booking not required but limited spaces offered on a first-come, first-served basis.All events are free, but Precincts charges apply.21-25 August, 11.00-16.00 daily, Schools Department.

Herbs, herbals and horrible ailments.I spy: What’s in the stained glass windows?Mythical beasts, gargoyles and other creatures.Stone, carving and mark making.Herbs, medieval medicine and miracles.

Pilgrimage Experience DayPeople have come on pilgrimage to Canterbury for centuries. Discover the history of pilgrimage and share the experience of being a pilgrim through a range of prayer and other activities.29 July, 10.00-16.00, Cathedral Cloister & Chapter House.Free, but normal Precincts charges apply.

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Family & Community

InspirationalEnjoy the wonderful, unique experience of staying in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. Relax in an oasis of calm in the centre of the city.

ACCOMMODATION • EVENTS • MEETINGS • TRAINING • PARTIES • WEDDING RECEPTIONS

Canterbury Cathedral LodgeThe Precincts, Canterbury,Kent, CT1 2EHTel: 01227 865350Email: stay@canterburycathedrallodge.orgwww.canterburycathedrallodge.org

Hop HoodeningThe Cathedral Precincts will be filled with Morris Men and country dancers as the annual Hop Hoodening festival is celebrated.Day begins with a service in the Nave to bless the hops.

9 September, 11.00. Free to attend the service, but normal Precincts charges apply to see the dancing.

Explore Your CathedralWe invite you to discover life at Canterbury Cathedral through a wide array of activities and displays.

The Cathedral has embarked upon The Canterbury Journey, its most ambitious programme of restoration for over a century, renewing its historic fabric, extending its welcome, and allowing you to delve even deeper into its amazing story.

You will have a unique opportunity to get close up to this remarkable project, go behind the scenes and meet our gifted craftspeople, as well as many other staff and volunteers.

Join us on your Canterbury Journey.

A full programme will be advertised nearer the time, please see the website for details.

20 September, Canterbury Cathedral.

Children’s TrailsFun activity sheets which take you on exciting trails of discovery.There are two trails to choose from - one about tombs and archbishops, and one about creatures and beasts within the Cathedral.

Collect from Welcome Centre. Free, normal Precincts charges apply.

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Black Prince ConferenceThis two-day conference will explore the story of the Black Prince, whose tomb is in the Cathedral’s Trinity Chapel. It is part of a major project to preserve and research the architecture and historic objects of the Black Prince held within the Cathedral’s collections.

Wednesday 15 November (Evening only)Welcome reception with exclusive tours to either the Archives, the Black Prince’s Chantry, or the roof to see current conservation work.

Thursday 16 November (Day One)Presentations to include:• Examining the Black Prince, his reputation and legacy.• How the Black Prince was represented in life and in death.• Looking at chivalry, display, remembrance and power.• Architecture and cultural depictions of the Black Prince and his immediate family.

Friday 17 November (Day Two)Presentations to include:• Studies of the Black Prince’s tomb, effigy and achievements, and their place in military and social history.• New information uncovered through recent conservation and scientific analysis.• Examination of the art and symbolism of the Black Prince.

16-17 November, Canterbury Cathedral & International Study Centre.Tickets on sale now from www.eventbrite.co.uk

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The Black Prince: Man, Mortality & Myth

Young Futures Conference:The Black PrinceThis free conference is aimed at 16-25 year olds and is intended to be an inspirational day of talks, presentations, breakout workshops and activities. The event provides a snapshot of future pathways and possibilities into continuing education, industry or business within the arts, culture and heritage industries.

15 November, Canterbury Cathedral & International Study Centre.Places can be booked from www.eventbrite.co.uk at the end of June.

Can’t make it to the conference? There’s still plenty on offer from free workshops to dinner talks. These events are open to all.

FREE public talksAn interactive workshop on ‘The Voice of the Black Prince’.12.40-13.40, 16 November, Cathedral Archives. Free, normal Precincts charges apply.

Evidence for the Achievements and History of the Black Prince’s Tomb at Canterbury Cathedral.12.30-14.00, 17 November, Cathedral Archives. Free, normal Precincts charges apply.

Evening lectureTim Tatton-Brown on ‘The architectural history of the Trinity Chapel and Crypt’. Includes drinks reception.18.45-19.45, 16 November, Cathedral Crypt. Tickets £15 from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Dinner TalkEnjoy a luxurious 3-course dinner, followed by a talk from lawyer & historian, Jonathan Sumption on ‘The Black Prince: The King who Never Reigned’. 17 November, Lodge Auditorium.For full details of tickets and how to book, please go to the Cathedral website.

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ExhibitionsThe Cathedral programmes a diverse range of exhibitions including fine art, craft and historic collections.

Drawn to Light: The Hidden Cathedral‘Drawn to Light’ brings together an inspiring series of paintings on glass by Cathedral Stained Glass artist, Grace Ayson. The exhibition is a dual show spanning the Cathedral Crypt Treasury and The Drawing Room at The Beaney.

13 May - 15 October 2017. Entry to the Beaney is free, but normal Precincts charges and Crypt Treasury opening times (see pg. 15) apply at the Cathedral. www.canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney

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Tapestry of LightThe Tapestry of Light: Intersections of Illumination reimagines the medieval Angers Tapestries of the Apocalypse as a set of artworks. Blurring the edges between art and design and intersecting with science through its materials, it explores new forms of technological approaches in illumination while echoing the medieval Angers Apocalypse through a vibrant contemporary voice.

Canterbury Cathedral’s Chapter House is a dramatic setting for artist Irene Barberis’ 36m long glowing tapestry, immersing the viewer in a neon coloured story of war, peace and the promise of hope.

14 October - 4 November, Chapter House, Canterbury Cathedral. The exhibition is free to enter, but normal Precincts charges apply.

Learning for All

Archives & Library Tour and Afternoon TeaEnjoy a full afternoon tea at the Cathedral Lodge, and learn about the Cathedral Archives and Library and the fascinating treasures they hold during a special behind-the-scenes tour.

4 & 18 August, 14.30-17.15, Cathedral Lodge. Tickets £22.95 from The Lodge 01227 865388.

The Archives & Library reading room is open for visiting and research by appointment only. Please contact [email protected] or telephone 01227 865287. Tuesday-Thursday: 09.15-16.45Mondays and Fridays: open for pre-booked group visitsFirst Saturday of every month: 09.15-12.45

Heritage Open Day The Baedeker Raids: 75 Years OnFind out more about Canterbury and World War II, in particular the ‘Baedeker’ air-raids of 1942. View photographs, contemporary accounts and original artefacts, and learn about the ‘fire-watchers’ who protected the Cathedral and other buildings.

8 Sept 15.00 & 16.00, 9 Sept 09.30 & 10.30, Cathedral Archives. Booking essential via the Archives (contact details above).Tours are free to attend, but normal Precincts charges apply if you wish to visit the rest of the Cathedral and Precincts.

The Cathedral is regarded as a centre of excellence for traditional crafts, creativity, education and learning. Our wide-reaching programmes include engaging talks, tours, creative workshops, conferences and projects inspired by the Cathedral’s rich history.

Opening TimesMonday - SaturdaySummer Winter The Crypt SundayAll Year *Last entry 30 mins before closingPlease note the Quire closes in preparation for Evensong on Monday-Friday at 16.30 and on Saturday and Sunday at 14.30.

Guided ToursOur guides are experts at bringing the Cathedral’s rich history to life.Tickets are available from the Welcome Centre: Adults £5Concessions £4Family £10

Every day the Cathedral is manned with volunteers eager to share their passion and knowledge of the building, its history and its people, so do not hesitate to ask them lots of questions. Chaplains are also on duty throughout the day.

Entry ChargesThere is a charge to enter during opening hours unless you are attending a service or have a Precincts Pass (see website).

AdultsConcessions (65+) Children (aged 5-18) Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)Family (1 adult, 2 children)

Group VisitsGroups visiting the Cathedral can benefit from reduced rates.

For visits by primary/secondary schools with access to special facilities and resources, please contact [email protected]

For groups, universities and other education institutions, please contact [email protected]

ClosuresThe Cathedral plays an active role in the community and sometimes the building, or parts of it, are closed for general visiting due to services or special events. Always check opening times before visiting.

The Cathedral and Precincts are huge and there will always be plenty to explore.

At a glance...

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July13 May - 15 Oct Drawn to Light: The Hidden Cathedral, pg. 132 King’s Week: Evensong with Madrigalia*4 King’s Week: Choir in the Quire*7 St Thomas’ Day (Translation Day)*8 Girls’ Choir Summer Concert, pg.415 Whitstable Choral Society Concert, pg. 518 Midday Recital*20 Midday Recital*21 The Lodge Summer Party*21 Baroque to Broadway, pg. 522 Grand Organ Recital, pg. 523 Buffs’ Annual Memorial Service*25-28 National Festival of Archaeology, pg. 625-26 ICCF Midday Recitals, pg. 526 ICCF Concert, pg. 529 Pilgrimage Experience Day, pg. 6

August4 Men of Kent & Kentish Men Memorial Service*

4 Archives & Library Tour and Afternoon Tea, pg. 128 Midday Recital*14 Aug - 1 Sept Explorer Backpacks, pg. 718 Archives & Library Tour and Afternoon Tea21-25 Cathedral Discovery Week, pg. 7

September3 Royal Lancers Memorial Service*9 Hop Hoodening Service & Dancing in the Oaks, pg. 88-9 Heritage Open Day Tours, pg. 1216 Big FRIENDly Sing, pg. 420 Explore Your Cathedral, pg. 9

Things to Come14 October - 4 November Tapestry of Light16-17 November Black Prince Conference

* Find details of these events atwww.canterbury-cathedral.org

Visitor Information

Find the shop at 25 Burgate, CanterburyOrder online www.cathedral-enterprises.co.uk

Get 10% off all purchases in the Cathedral Shop when you spend over £30!

Offer valid with this voucher until 31 August 2017.

Cathedral Shop

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**All details including dates, times, venues and ticket prices were correct at time of printing, and may be subject to change.Please see the website forup-to-date information.

For more information, please contact: Cathedral House, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

Tel: +44 (0) 1227 762862Email: [email protected]

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