Manchester Cathedral Winter Events 2014

Manchester Cathedral Winter

2014

Concerts Christmas Carols and Services Handel’s Messiah featuring the Cathedral Choir and Secret Orchestra Hanging Ditch Wine Fair Events, Walks and Talks

Contents 3 Introduction 4

Concerts in the Cathedral Quarter

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Chapter and Verse

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Winter Walks and Tours

12 Events 14

Cathedral Services

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Christmas at Manchester Cathedral

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Artist Impressions

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Further information

1421–22 CATHEDRAL TIMELINE

The parish church becomes a Collegiate Foundation, granted a charter by Henry V and dedicated to St Mary, St Denys and St George.

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Introduction Manchester 1421

Henry V, King of England, signs the charter granting permission to build a collegiate church on the site of the parish church of St Mary’s. The church was established with a warden, eight fellows, four singing clerks and eight choristers. The living quarters were on the site where Chetham’s Library now stands. The church was dedicated to St Mary, St George and St Denys.

Manchester 1847

Queen Victoria is on the throne and the town is dominating the global cotton trade. There is a huge growth in population as people are drawn to the new factories and textile industries. A new Church of England Diocese of Manchester is formed and the collegiate church is raised to cathedral status.

Manchester 2014

This Grade I listed masterpiece has weathered more than 500 winters and two World Wars; survived King Henry VIII’s Reformation and an Elizabethan spy; heard one of the first public speeches to decry the world slave trade and lived the Industrial Revolution first hand. In times of war and in peace Christmas has been celebrated in this medieval corner; from its earliest days as a parish church in a provincial town through to its place as a cathedral in the heart of a 21st century metropolis.

All Welcome

Walk in, the doors are wide open. You will find international art and local schoolchildren, contemporary music and 15th century carvings, a minstrel gallery in the roof and some of the best choristers in the land. Musicians, artists, writers and poets continue to find expression in this sacred space.

The winter line-up in the Cathedral Quarter includes a Secret Orchestra performing Handel’s Messiah and an award-winning brass band. We played host to world famous writers for the Manchester Literature Festival in October and will be sleeping outside for the homeless in November. Find a wine to your taste at the Hanging Ditch Wine Fair or your festive spirit at one of the many carol concerts in December.

Above all we are open to you every day for services, to enjoy our stunning 15th century Quire or even if you want to pop in and light a candle. There is no admission charge and our wonderful team of volunteers and Friends of the Cathedral will give you the warmest of welcomes.

This is an invitation to join us. Come in out of the cold. Celebrate Christmas with us.

This is Manchester’s Cathedral.

1545–47 Henry VIII undertakes an inventory of all the goods in the ancient churches. The College is dissolved and the Chantries discontinued.

Concerts in the Cathedral Quarter Musicians and audiences from all over the world continue to be moved and inspired by performances in this magnificent, medieval setting. This winter the Cathedral plays host to an exhilarating range of concerts with secret orchestras and indie front men, accompanied by a consort of Minstrel Angels in the roof.

Belle and Sebastian Tue 28 October 7pm

65daysofstatic The Fall of Math Wed 29 October 7pm

SJM Concerts present cult indie band Belle and Sebastian as they sell out Manchester Cathedral ahead of their eagerly anticipated new album Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance due for release in the New Year. For ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

It is 10 years since the release of 65’s debut album The Fall of Math. Due to popular demand the band will play the album in its entirety for a final time. The second set will feature tracks from their latest album ‘Wild Light’ as well as the band’s extensive back catalogue. For ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

1553 The College is re-established by Mary I, under the same terms as the first Charter.

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Nick Mulvey Thu 30 October 7pm COLUMNS 1 night 6 bands Sat 1 November 6.30pm

Nick Mulvey moved to Havana to study music at the age of 19 and then on to the School of Oriental and African Studies where he formed the band Portico Quartet. He left the band in 2011 to focus on a solo career.

His studio album First Mind in 2014 received a Mercury Music Prize nomination. For ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

FUTURE ISLANDS / ZOLA JESUS / EAST INDIA YOUTH / ROSIE LOWE / COUSIN MARNIE / HOCKEYSMITH

C O L U M N S - a new ‘one-night-only’ music festival will be headlined by Baltimore synth-pop band Future Islands.

The line-up also features Zola Jesus the Russian American singer whose music features a mixture of electronic, industrial and Goth influences. Also taking to the stage are East India Youth, Cousin Marnie, Rosie Lowe and Hockeysmith.

For ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

Chetham’s Music for a While Lunchtime Recital Series Chetham’s Music for a While series Thu 13 November profiles individual students from the 1.10pm School of Music as they perform with staff accompanists. There is a collection FREE at the end for the Booth Centre charity for No booking required the homeless.

The Coffee Concert series takes place every month Coffee Concert and is a rather lovely way to start your weekend. Pop Galina Vale (guitar) over to the Cathedral as guitarist Galina Vale presents a varied programme of music from the Flamenco tradition Sat 15 November as well as a selection from Paganini, Rossini and Bach.

11am Tea, coffee and cake are available after the concert. There will be a collection taken towards Cathedral music. No FREE booking required.

1578-1595 The Church receives its Third Charter from Elizabeth I. The College is renamed Christ’s College. Dr John Dee, Alchemist and sometime spy for Elizabeth I is appointed Warden.

Moonlight Sonata

by Candlelight Sat 15 November 8pm

Foden’s Band Sat 29 November 7.30pm

Beethoven Moonlight Sonata Chopin Four Impromptus Liszt Liebestraum No. Beethoven Appasionata Sonata Daniel Grimwood is one of the most original musicians of his generation with a repertoire ranging from Elizabethan Virginal music to composers of the modern day.

Tickets 0333 6663366 www.londonconcertante. wazala.com

Sharon Van Etten Mon 24 November 7pm

Sharon Van Etten is a singer-songwriter from New York. This Manchester date is in the middle of a world tour following on from the release of her fourth album Are We There produced with veteran music producer, Stewart Leman.

For ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

Foden’s Brass Band makes a welcome return to Manchester Cathedral. Awarded Champion Brass Band of Great Britain in 2012, Foden’s will be joined by star trumpeter, Jens Lindemann, as well as the Halifax Choral Society.

For tickets call Mark Wilkinson 07740 354106 £15 (£12 concessions) www.fodensband.co.uk

Augustines Mon 1 December 7pm

Augustines are an indie rock band from New York with a formidable reputation for the fierce emotional intimacy of their live shows. Don’t miss the chance to see the band who brought the house down in April at the Manchester Academy on their return to the city they call Music Town.

Ticket availability and prices please visit www.alt-tickets.co.uk

Chetham’s Music for a While Lunchtime Recital Thu 4 December 1.10pm FREE No booking required Chetham’s Music for a While series profiles individual students from the School of Music as they perform with staff accompanists.

Handel’s Messiah Sat 13 December 7pm

Manchester Cathedral Choir will be joining with The Secret Orchestra to perform Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Christopher Stokes. The combination of the Cathedral Choir, some of the top orchestral players in the region and the unique medieval setting make this one of the highlights of Manchester’s Christmas calendar.

Tickets are £15 (plus booking fee) and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk or call 0161 833 2220 (ext 235)

1617 Humphrey Booth of Salford pays for a gallery in the south aisle. The Booth Centre supporting those in need has a close affiliation with the Cathedral to this day.

Chapter &Verse This church has been centre stage for nearly 600 years.

Find out more about the events which have left their mark on the city’s soul over the centuries through a fascinating series of talks and performances.

Drama Voices from the Past: The Abolitionist’s Tale Sat 25 October 2pm and 3pm performances £3 per person Manchester 1787. Abolitionist and campaigner Thomas Clarkson reflects upon his role in the struggle to end the slave trade, including the speech he gave in the Manchester Collegiate Church (now Cathedral) that turned the tide of popular opinion against slavery.

Director Daisy Black Actor Mike Law Script Dave Coggins Bookings: Cathedral Office on 0161 833 2220.

Alternatively, you can pay on the door.

Book launch None Will Remain Five Lost Manchester Churches

by Richard McEwen Mon 3 November 3pm FREE No tickets required A major study has been compiled by Richard McEwan of five former Anglo-Catholic churches in Manchester: St John’s - Miles Platting, St Gabriel’s - Hulme, St Alban’s - Cheetwood, St Benedict’s - Ardwick and Our Lady and St Thomas - Gorton. Speakers include the author Richard McEwan alongside Canon David Wyatt, Rector of St Paul’s - Salford.

An exhibition of treasures from former churches will be on display. All are welcome to stay for the Cathedral Solemn Requiem for All Souls Day at 5.30pm, sung to the music of Maurice Duruflé.

1636–49 Charles I grants a Fourth Charter but in the Civil War the church is ransacked.

Manchester Cathedral Education in partnership with Scene Change Theatre presents a play in a day. This is part of the Cathedral’s extensive education programme for schools and colleges.

The workshops are now fully booked but parents, grandparents, and members of the public are more than welcome to come along and watch the performance at 2pm.

Drama Voices from the Past: The Manchester Blitz Sat 15 November 12.30 and 1.30pm £3 per person

December 1940. Manchester is preparing for its second wartime Christmas.

Homemade decorations hang in the windows of the terraces and then the air raid sirens sound. Find out more about the impact of the Manchester Blitz on its community and its cathedral in this fascinating mini-drama.

Bookings: Cathedral Office on 0161 833 2220.

Alternatively, you can pay on the door.

Book launch Una Kroll Mon 17 November 5.15pm FREE No tickets required

Una Kroll is perhaps best known as an ardent campaigner for Anglican women priests.

She achieved a certain notoriety in 1978 at the Church of England’s General Synod when its members turned down a proposal to prepare legislation to ordain women to the priesthood. Quoting from Matthew 7:9, she shouted from the gallery “We asked you for bread and you gave us a stone.”

Una will be discussing her forthcoming autobiography Bread not Stones in which she examines an extraordinary life driven by a deep Christian faith and a concern for the disadvantaged women of the world.

Lecture John Gillibrand Disabled Church: Disabled Society Tue 18 November 7pm FREE No tickets required

One of a series of lectures by the Manchester Theological Society held regularly at Manchester Cathedral.

1787 Thomas Clarkson delivers the world’s first anti-slavery speech.

Talk Bombed and besiegedManchester Cathedral at War Wed 19 November 2pm FREE No tickets required

Jonathan Schofield, Editor of Manchester Books and Manchester Confidential, is one of the most experienced tour guides in the UK and has written extensively about the city of Manchester, its architecture, history and contemporary culture. Over the centuries the walls of this church have witnessed and withstood a civil war, two World Wars, an IRA bomb and a spat with Sony.

This talk offers a fascinating insight into Manchester’s turbulent past, the impact on its Cathedral and its spirit of resilience.

Talk Manchester’s Religious History Fri 28 November 2pm FREE No tickets required

Author and journalist Ed Glinert presents this brand new talk on Manchester’s religious history. He will be examining divisions which have led to attacks on places of worship, alongside the centuries old reputation for tolerance and integration for which the city is renowned.

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Drama Over by Christmas Mon 10 November 2pm FREE No tickets required

Winter walks and tours Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides to unpick the history of this medieval masterpiece. Find out more about some of the characters, dead and alive, who bring this ‘ancient house of the soul’ to life. Places are bookable in advance by calling 0161 833 2220 (ext 227) or just turn up on the day.

Group bookings: We offer a wide range of general and themed tours for groups interested in visiting Manchester Cathedral. All groups must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. A charge of £3 per person, payable in advance, is requested to cover administration costs. Please contact Visitor Services on 0161 833 2220 (ext 227).

General Taster Tours Daily Monday-Friday 11am and 2pm Saturday and Sunday 2pm FREE (suggested donation £2 per person)

1847 The Diocese of Manchester is created and the church becomes the Cathedral church.

A stroll around Manchester’s Cathedral Quarter Tue 4 November Tue 18 November 11am £7

The ‘Lived here all my life but …’ tour Tue 4 November 2.30pm FREE

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Manchester Cathedral Decoded Sat 1 November 12noon FREE

Crack the codes, uncover the symbols and marvel at the myths, mysteries and legends secreted within the Cathedral fabric.

One of our most popular tours, this gentle stroll takes you from 1421 to 2021 linking Manchester Cathedral, Hanging Ditch, Chetham’s Library and the Corn Exchange. Not to be missed.

If you have lived in this great city all your life but have yet to set foot in the Cathedral - now is your chance. This tour tells you lots of fun and interesting facts about one of the most exciting cathedrals in the land. So next time you have friends or relatives over - you will know where to take them. All welcome.

1904–36 Library Annex is built. Refectory and Choir School are built. The Derby Chapel is given over to the Manchester Regiment.

Events Societies Fair for the Over 50s Tue 4 November 2.30-4.30pm FREE No tickets required

Sleep Out at Manchester Cathedral Fri 7 November 8pm-daybreak

Hanging Ditch Wine Fair Fri 14 November 6.30pm £25 (£20 early bird offer)

Local clubs and societies will be showcasing a range of activities for the over 50s and upwards. Come along for a friendly chat, a FREE taster tour of the Cathedral will also be available. This event has been organised by Age UK in partnership with The Church of England Diocese of Manchester and PRAGMA (Pre-Retirement Association of Greater Manchester).

For more information call John Cotcher on 0161 817 2351.

Manchester Cathedral has strong links with the Booth Centre, a charity recognised at a national level for its pioneering work to improve the lives of the homeless and reduce the number of rough sleepers in the city. A team from the Cathedral will be joining the 200 people who have registered for this year’s fundraiser. To sponsor the Cathedral team or support this charity, please visit www.justgiving.com/ManCathedralSleepout2014 or www.boothcentre.org.uk

The hugely popular wine merchants, Hanging Ditch, have won numerous awards and built a considerable fan base across the North West.

The quality of their wines and friendly expertise of the ‘ditchers’ is legendary in these parts. Come and meet our wonderful neighbours and sample wine from Australia to Lebanon in the medieval setting of Manchester Cathedral. Call Hanging Ditch Wine Merchants now on 0161 832 8222 to secure your place.

1940 A blitz during the Second World War destroys most of the north-east of the Cathedral and causes extensive damage to the rest of the building. Post-war restoration takes almost 20 years.

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Come and Sing Rutter’s Requiem at Manchester Cathedral Sat 22 November 10.30am-4.30pm £12 Pre-booking essential

If you would like the opportunity to sing this wonderful piece of music in the 15th century Quire at Manchester Cathedral then this is the event for you. After a day spent rehearsing with the music team you will get the opportunity to take part in the performance of Rutter’s Requiem at 3.30pm.

Please email lucy.shepherd@manchestercathedral.org for a booking form or download a form from the Cathedral website. Cheques (made payable to Manchester Cathedral) and booking forms should be sent to Lucy Shepherd, Worship and Music Administrator, Manchester Cathedral M3 1SX. Friends, family and visitors who wish to attend the concert at 3.30pm can pay the £5 admission charge on the door.

Be a Chorister for a Day Sat 6 December 2.15-5.30pm FREE Pre-booking essential

Manchester Cathedral Choir now has places available for choristers. Auditions are held throughout the year and applications are welcomed from anyone between the ages of 7 and 10. ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ is a great opportunity to find out what singing in the Cathedral Choir is all about. There will be a tour of Chetham’s School of Music, where our choristers go to school, and then a chance to enjoy some fun activities and sing with the choristers in a short service at 5pm.

Call Lucy Shepherd, on 0161 833 2220 (ext 238) for more information on becoming a chorister or to secure a place. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

Canon Wray’s Sock Day Wed 21 January 9.30am-6.30pm

Cecil Daniel Wray was a very popular, if slightly eccentric, priest who died in 1866. He served at the Cathedral for an astonishing 56 years and, alongside the more recognised Joshua Brookes, baptised and married more people in England than any other clergyman on record.

‘Canon Wray’s Birthday Gift’ is a fund he set up for the provision of socks for the poor. On his birthday we will be collecting any unwanted Christmas or new pairs of socks all day for the Booth Centre charity.

1976–95 The West Windows are replaced in stained glass by the artist Antony Hollaway.

Cathedral Services Alongside the many events at the Cathedral the act of worship takes place every day, 365 days a year as it has for centuries. Regardless of whether you are a person of faith or not, you are most welcome to come inside and visit and enjoy the beauty and magnificence of the Cathedral. The Lady Chapel is reserved for quiet prayer or reflection. Please check the Cathedral website for the service times during the school holidays.

Evensong at Manchester Cathedral If you are in and around the Cathedral Quarter and Tue/Wed/Thu/ hear a chorus of angelic voices filling the air then Sat/Sun step inside. The Cathedral Choir is directed by the Organist and Master of the Choristers, Christopher 5.30pm Stokes. Members of the public are more than FREE welcome to attend Evensong which takes place in the Quire or just sit in the church and enjoy the music. The excellent Voluntary Choir sing Evensong on Sundays.

We politely request that visitors do not walk around or take photographs during this service.

Requiem by Maurice Duruflé Mon 3 November 5.30pm No tickets required All welcome

The Cathedral Choir will be singing Duruflé’s Requiem in a special service for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. There will be an opportunity to light a candle during the service. If you would like a name to be read out please email office@manchestercathedral.org

1996 An IRA bomb explodes close to the Cathedral and causes further damage.

2001 The Cathedral Visitor Centre was opened in 2001 by HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Chapel of the Manchester Regiment and the King’s Regiment Remembrance Service Tue 11 November 10.45am No tickets required All welcome

Christmas at Manchester Cathedral

Advent Carol Service Sun 30 November 5.30pm FREE No tickets required

Take time out from the stress and pressure of Christmas shopping to join us for a service, concert or just to light a candle.

Visit www.manchestercathedral.org for more information on the concerts, tickets and the latest updates.

Christmas Lights Switch On Tue 2 December 6.15pm FREE No tickets required Action for Children Carol Concert Wed 3 December 7.30pm Tickets ÂŁ8 (ÂŁ6 concessions) Futher info 01925 850856

North West Air Ambulance Charity Concert Hosted by Pete Waterman Fri 5 December 7.30pm Futher info

0800 587 4570 www.nwaa.net/carol-concert

Manchester Evening News Carol Concert Mon 8 December 11am and 2.15pm Futher info

Tickets by ballot-see M.E.N for ticket competition details

2004 The Healing Window by Linda Walton is installed. The gift of Dr Anthony Enoch.

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Carol Concert Thu 18 December 7.30pm Futher info

events@gmchamber.co.uk

0161 276 4522 charity.events@cmft.nhs.uk

Henshaw’s Society for Blind People Carols by Candlelight Wed 10 December 7.30pm Tickets £12 (£8 concessions) Futher info

Genesis Christmas Concert Fri 19 December 7pm Tickets £5 Futher info

0161 872 1234

0161 291 4400 www.genesisuk.org

Handel’s Messiah with Manchester Cathedral Choir and the Secret Orchestra Sat 13 December 7pm Tickets £15 + booking fee

Cathedral Christmas Drop-in and Singalong Carol Concert Sat 20 December 12-1.30pm FREE No tickets required

‘Merry Alexmas’ (Alex Hulme Foundation Charity Concert) Mon 15 December 6.30pm Tickets £5 Futher info

Cathedral Family Carol Concert Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir with the Northern Brass Quintet Sat 20 December 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) Futher info

www.ticketsource.co.uk or call 0161 833 2220 (ext 235)

www.alexhulmefoundtion.co.uk

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Mon 22 December 7.30pm Service All Welcome Blessing of the Crib and Children’s Nativity Wed 24 December 12noon Service All Welcome First Communion of Christmas Wed 24 December 11.30pm Service All Welcome Christmas Day Eucharist Thu 25 December 10.30am Service All Welcome

www.familycarols.eventbrite.co.uk

2013 Cathedral closes for new underfloor heating system and ‘Pop-Up’ Cathedral opens. November 2013 Cathedral re-opens with the installation ceremony of the new Bishop of Manchester, David Walker.

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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Carol Concert Tue 9 December 11.30am Futher info

Artists’ impressions Harmonious Society Until Sun 23 November Free

In the past three decades, China has experienced unprecedented political reform, economic development and rapid urbanisation. The Harmonious Society Exhibition, part of Asia Triennial 2014, showcases some of China’s most exciting artists across six major venues across the city centre.

Hugely popular since its opening in September the artwork and installations are providing a platform for audience, artists and curators, to discuss this era of extraordinary social, ideological and cultural transformation.

Brain Lines Zheng Guogu

Zheng Guogu presents a new work consisting of 12 freestanding light boxes, each representing one of the 12 apostles.

The work explores the fine line between faith and science, looking at connections within the brain and the connections between the twelve apostles.

A Decorative Thing Li Wei

Responding to the impressive architecture of Manchester Cathedral and the idea of the building as a reflective space, Li Wei has produced a double-sided mirror sculpture, resembling a traditional full-length dressing mirror with intricate decoration. The frame is decorated all over by images of animals, some real and some half-human-half-animal hybrid creatures, providing a literal reflection on humanity and human instinct and behaviours.

2014 Funds are secured for a new organ thanks to a major donation by the Stoller Charitable Trust.

Hosting Events at Manchester Cathedral Manchester Cathedral’s medieval splendour offers one of the most unique and atmospheric venues in the city to host your event. We can offer state-of-the-art meeting rooms and technology in the Cathedral Visitor Centre as well as grand gala dinners and conferences set within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Cathedral itself. For more information www.events.manchestercathedral.org

Education and Families at Manchester Cathedral Manchester Cathedral offers a rich educational resource for schools and colleges. Trails, workshops and activities for children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are designed and led by the Education Officer who is an experienced teacher.

Schools and Colleges: Our educational trails include; Exploring a Christian Place of Worship, Signs and Symbols and combined visits with other places of worship.

We also run a range of workshops including brass-rubbing, stained glass and dressing up in mini-vestments. To discover our full programme and special events, visit the website or contact pam.elliott@manchestercathedral.org

Families: The Explorer Trail A free Explorer Trail Backpack, complete with activity sheet, binoculars and spyglasses is available to borrow during most holidays and weekends. Check our website for details of this and other special activities for family and community groups.

Volunteering at Manchester Cathedral We could not offer the wonderful hospitality and welcome without our fantastic team of Cathedral Volunteers. We are keen to attract people from all backgrounds to come and volunteer. We have roles in caretaking, welcoming, administration, hospitality, flower-arranging and education.

For more information visit www.manchestercathedral.org

2021 Manchester Cathedral celebrates 600 year anniversary of the Henry V Charter.

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Further Information

Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre

Escape the winter chill with a pot of tea and a huge slice of cake in the friendliest tea shop in the city. Check out the festive afternoon teas, mulled wine and cider also on offer. www.properteadeveloper.com

St Denys’ Book & Gift Shop Pop down to this hidden gem in the basement of the Visitor Centre. There is an excellent selection of theological books, souvenirs and greetings cards as well as Christmas gifts and Nativity sets for children. You can also get a close up of the medieval hanging bridge dating back to around 1421.

How to find us Manchester Cathedral is located on Victoria Street in the heart of the medieval quarter just next to Marks and Spencer and Harvey Nichols. For the most up to date information on car parks and road closures visit www.manchester.gov.uk It costs around £2,800 each day to run the Cathedral. We would be delighted if you would consider leaving a voluntary donation of £1 per person. We are fortunate to have the long standing support of the Friends of Manchester Cathedral and our brilliant team of volunteers. They will be happy to assist with any queries during your visit.

Opening hours Daily 8.30am-6.30pm.

General admission FREE

Contact The Cathedral office is open Monday-Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm to answer any queries relating to your visit or access to the Cathedral.

Visit www.manchestercathedral.org Call 0161 833 2220 Find us on www.facebook.com/ManchesterCathedral Follow us on twitter@ManCathedral Please check Manchester Cathedral’s website for confirmation of daily and special service times.

All details correct at time of going to print.

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