The Very Reverend
Peter Atkinson
Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above the River Severn. Worcester has been the seat of a bishopric since the Seventh Century, and the Cathedral was served by monks until the Reformation. St Oswald and St Wulfstan were among the bishops. Since the Eighteenth Century, the Cathedral has been famous for its part in the annual Three Choirs Festival, the oldest choral festival in existence. Today the Cathedral is the centre of a vibrant community of clergy and laypeople, offering the praises of God each day, serving the city and diocese of Worcester, and attracting visitors from all over the world.
Peter Atkinson, Dean
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 The Queen has approved that the Reverend Georgina Ann Byrne, MA, MPhil, PhD, Team Vicar of Halas, in the diocese of Worcester and Dean of Women's Ministry, be appointed to a Residentiary Canonry in the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Worcester in succession to the Venerable Joy Dawn Tetley, MA, PhD. This post will be held in conjunction with the post of Director of Ordinands for the diocese of Worcester.
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'STARSTRUCK' Exhibition
August 15th to September 6th 2009
'Starstruck' will feature a dazzling array of up to 100 costumes worn by major stars in a series of BAFTA and Oscar award-winning films, as well as TV & Theatre productions.
Click onto our 'Costume Exhibition' page for more information about this unmissable exhibition and to contact us to purchase tickets for this and other offshoot events; a lecture on Elizabethan costume, demonstration on dressing an Elizabethan lady, costumed performance of Medieval and Elizabethan Dance, and wig and makeup workshops.
King John Exhibition
June 1st - September 14th in the South Quire Aisle
Worcester College of Technology - exhibition of students work
3 - 24 July in the Dean's Chapel.
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Saturday 11 July - 12.30pm - free lunchtime recital by Jubilate Chamber Choir, Cheltenham. Everyone welcome.
Friday 17 July - 7.30pm - 'Music for a Summer's Evening' A violin and piano recital by Michael Bochmann and Michael Blackmore. See concerts page for more information.
Saturday 25 July - 12noon - Free lunchtime recital by 'Voices in Harmony'. Everyone welcome.
Worcester Cathedral Tower is open to the public (weather permitting) from 11.00am - 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm) on Saturdays, bank holidays and during the school holidays from Easter until the end of October.
Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral, outside the gift shop in the Cloister at 11am and 2.30pm, on Saturdays.
N.B. From May to the end of October, you can 'Turn up for a Tour' from Monday to Saturday at 11am and 2.30pm.
See More of Worcester and get a great deal - pay for a Turn up for a Tour at the Cathedra land get a great deal at the Commandery, Worcester Porcelain Museum and Worcester Visitor Centre (TIC)
Pay full price at any one of the three attractions and get a 2 for 1 offer at both of the others (plus a 10% discount on publications in the Worcester Visitor Centre at the Guildhall, High Street). To take advantage of this offer visit the Cathedral Gift Shop and pay for a ‘Turn up for a Tour' or telephone the Chapter Office 01905 732900 to pre book a Group Guided Tour or visit one of the other venues.
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