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Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected with the Elizabethan theatres of Bankside. There are monuments to Edmund Shakespeare, (the famous playwright's brother) and dramatists John Fletcher and Philip Massinger. A chapel commemorates
John Harvard, benefactor of Harvard University, and there are regular
choral services allowing the cathedral's fine Lewis Organ to display
its magnificence. 'The Long View of London' exhibition is a permanent
feature housed in the former Chapter House buildings. It traces the
history of Southwark via the changing view recorded through centuries
from the top of the cathedral tower. A long tradition of choral music continues to this day in the
cathedral's fine choir and with regular performances of the great
choral works.
Southwark Cathedral events
David Pipe
TIMES 1pm PRICING phone for prices
The organist performs various works.
Sophie Warwick And Sebastian Wybrew
TIMES 3.15pm PRICING phone for prices
The piano duo performs various works.
Synoidos
TIMES 6.30pm PRICING Free
The choir performs contemporary religious songs.
Simon Pearce
TIMES 1pm PRICING phone for prices
The organist performs various works.
Saul Picado
TIMES 3.15pm PRICING phone for prices
The pianist performs various works.
Felicitas Chamber Choir
TIMES 7.30pm PRICING £15, child/NUS £5, adv £12
The choir performs Will Todd's Vidi Speciosam, Rutter's Birthday Madrigals and works by Victoria, Croft, Finzi, Weelkes, Whitacre, Durufle, Gibbons and Howells.
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