What s On St Albans Cathedral January April 2019

Opening Times The Cathedral is open all year round 8.30am - 5.45pm Entry is FREE All donations are gratefully received. Our Box Office is located in the Cathedral Shop or you can call 01727 890290 or book online at www.stalbanscathedral.org What s On St Albans Cathedral January April 2019 How to Get Here The Cathedral is situated in the centre of the historic and beautiful city of St Albans. It is easily reached by car and public transport with good links from the M1 and M25, and is just 20 minutes by train from Central London. For full travel information, please go to: www.stalbanscathedral.org/visit Holy Week & Easter Includes For the latest information visit our website and sign up to our What s On Newsletter St Albans Cathedral Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY Telephone: 01727 890210 Email: mail@stalbanscathedral.org www.stalbanscathedral.org (C) Chris Christodoulou Music Tours Family Fun Easter Number One St Albans Visitor Attraction @stalbansabbey /StAlbansCathedralOfficial @stalbanscathedral

A Warm Welcome Awaits You at St Albans Cathedral St Albans Cathedral stands over the place where Alban, Britain s first saint, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago. There are many unique sights to take in when you visit, plus a rich and varied programme of events, tours and concerts. We look forward to seeing you soon. Contents Page 4-5 Top Ten Highlights 6-10 Music 11 Come and Celebrate 12 Special Services 13-15 Holy Week & Easter 17 Our Regular Services 18 Exhibitions 19 Family Fun 20-21 Special Events 22 Tours 23-25 Talks 26 Visitor Information Occasionally additional services and events will be added at short notice please check the website for updates www.stalbanscathedral.org or call 01727 890210. Information is correct at time of going to print.

Top Ten Highlights 1 The Shrine of Saint Alban The Shrine of Saint Alban is a site of national Pilgrimage. People have been coming here for over 1700 years and it is used as a place of prayer and stillness by visitors every day. 2 The Longest Nave in England At 85 metres, St Albans Cathedral has the longest nave in England. 3 Easter at the Cathedral Join us for special services during Holy Week and Easter, which this year falls on Sunday 21st April. See Pages 13-15 for full details. 4 The Watching Loft From the Watching Loft, monks and townsmen kept guard over the Shrine of Saint Alban. 5 Stunning Medieval Wall Paintings The Cathedral has one of the oldest and most extensive series of medieval wall paintings surviving today, ranging from the late 12th century to the 16th century. 6 The Bell Tower St Albans is the only major church in England with a great crossing tower of the 11th century still standing. 7 Choral Evensong Time your visit to enjoy the beautiful singing of the Cathedral Choirs at Evensong. Tuesday to Friday 5pm. Saturday 4pm. Sunday 6.30pm. Outside of term time, there may be a visiting choir or short said service. 8 The Lady Chapel This 14th century extension to the church is dedicated to Mary the Mother of Jesus. 9 The Rose Window The magnificently coloured stained glass by Alan Younger was added to Grimthorpe s north transept rose window, and unveiled in 1989 by Diana, Princess of Wales. 10 Nave Statues Seven statues of martyrs, sculpted by Rory Young, installed in the niches of the medieval nave screen in 2015. Daily Guided Tours of the Cathedral are available at the following times: 11.30am Monday to Saturday 2pm Saturday 2.30pm Sunday to Friday If your time is limited, our Highlights Tour takes place at 1.05pm every day of the week. 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 8 9 10 (C) Luke Watson (C) Emma Collins (C) Luke Watson 4 Follow us on Instagram @stalbanscathedral www.stalbanscathedral.org 5

Music How to Book Your Tickets Tickets are available online at www.stalbanscathedral.org, by telephoning 01727 890290 or by visiting our Box Office (located in the Cathedral Shop) between 10am 4.45pm Monday to Friday, 10am 3.45pm on Saturday and 1pm 5pm on Sunday. Enquiries about events can be sent to boxoffice@stalbanscathedral.org Tickets and/or programmes will also be available for all events at the door on the night unless previously sold out. St Albans Symphony Orchestra New Year s Day Concert Date: Tuesday 1st January Time: 7pm Conductor: Tom Hammond Welcome the New Year with a concert of favourite dance and film music in the glorious surroundings of St Albans Cathedral. Tickets from 16. Lunchtime Organ Recital Date: Wednesday 16th January Time: 12.30pm Timothy Easter, Harpenden Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds. St Albans International Organ Festival Recital Date: Saturday 19th January Time: 5.30pm Colin Walsh, UK Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of the IOFS. Lunchtime Recital Date: Saturday 9th February Time: 1pm Joel Williams (Tenor) and Michael Butten (Classical Guitar) A programme of Period Music for classical guitar, with vocals from long ago by Purcell, Dowland, Schubert and 20th Century works by Britten. Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds & Music Trust. Lunchtime Organ Recital Date: Wednesday 13th February Time: 12.30pm Jonathan Lee, Organist, Berkhamsted Parish Church Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds. St Albans International Organ Festival Recital Date: Saturday 16th February Time: 5.30pm David Hill, Conductor and Musical Director, UK Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of the IOFS. Music The Sixteen The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra Monteverdi s Vespers of 1610 Date: Saturday 23rd February Time: 7.30pm Conductor: Harry Christophers Katy Hill & Charlotte Mobbs (sopranos), Jeremy Budd & Mark Dobell (tenors), Ben Davis & Eamonn Dougan (bass) Following on from a sell-out tour in 2014, The Sixteen revisits one of the most magnificent pieces of the classical repertoire, Monteverdi s Vespers of 1610, famed for its thrilling rhythms, grand choruses and beautiful solo movements. Tickets from 17. Hertfordshire Chorus Duke Ellington s Sacred Concert Bruckner s Mass in E Date: Saturday 2nd March Time: 7.30pm Conductor: David Temple Blue Planet Orchestra Zöe Brookshaw (soprano) Duke Ellington s celebratory Sacred Concert is a spectacular blend of gospel and jazz music with traditional choral singing and the reverential tone of European liturgical music. Mass in E Minor is Bruckner's first masterpiece, combining the simplicity of Italian Renaissance polyphony with rich harmony and powerful combinations of vocal and instrumental texture. Tickets from 10. St Albans Cathedral Music Trust Young Musicians Competition Date: Sunday 3rd March Time: 1.30pm The eighth Young Musicians Competition finals guarantees a wonderful afternoon of music performed by talented, local young musicians. Lunchtime Guitar Recital: Andrey Lebedev Date: Saturday 9th March Time: 1pm A Classical Guitar Recital of the leading European and South American Composers. Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds & Music Trust. 6 Call the Box Office on 01727 890290 www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/music 7

Music I Was Glad: A Collection of English Choral Classics Date: Wednesday 13th March Time: 7.30pm The combined choirs, orchestras and choral society of St Albans School and St Albans High School for Girls join forces for their annual concert. The programme will feature choral anthems by Hubert Parry and choral and orchestral favourites from his students William Walton and Edward Elgar. The programme will also feature Vaughan Williams moving cantata Dona Nobis Pacem. Tickets from 10. Lunchtime Organ Recital Date: Wednesday 20th March Time: 12.30pm Loreto Aramendi, Organista titular, Basílica Santa María del Coro, San Sebastián, Spain Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds. St Albans Choral Society JS Bach: St John Passion Date: Saturday 23rd March Time: 7.30pm Conductor: George Vass with Orchestra Nova Mark Dobell (Evangelist), Edward Grint (Christus), Kirsty Hopkins (soprano), Rebecca Afonwy-Jones (mezzo-soprano), Mark Dobell (tenor), Samuel Pantcheff (baritone) Composed for Good Friday vespers in 1724, Bach s masterpiece perfectly balances the theatrical with the devotional. In this performance, to be sung in German, St Albans Choral Society is joined by a stellar line-up of soloists and accompanied by the critically acclaimed Orchestra Nova. Tickets from 10. Come & Sing: Stainer s Crucifixion Date: Saturday 30th March Time: 3pm rehearsal; 6.30pm performance Join us to learn Stainer s The Crucifixion in an afternoon, with the Master of the Music at St Albans Cathedral, Andrew Lucas, for a performance at the Cathedral in the evening. This an opportunity to sing a famous reflection on the Passion in the period leading up to Good Friday itself, and in a wonderful space with a renowned conductor. Scores (Novello) and refreshments provided. Price: 12 to participate. 5 for audience members. 8 Call the Box Office on 01727 890290 St Albans Bach Choir St Albans Bach Choir (C) Chris Christodoulou St Albans Bach Choir Date: Saturday 6th April Time: 7.30pm John Rutter: Magnificat and Requiem Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Conductors: Andrew Lucas and John Rutter Elizabeth Atherton (soprano), With Sinfonia Verdi A blend of Biblical Hebrew verse and Christian choral tradition, the first performance of Chichester Psalms in 1965, was a sell-out and its tuneful and contemporary melodies and unusual rhythms have been popular ever since. Rutter's lively and uplifting Magnificat, and his contemplative and intensely moving Requiem (which will be conducted by the composer himself), have become two of his most endearing and enduring works. Tickets from 12. Palm Sunday Organ Recital Date: Sunday 14th April Time: 3pm 5.30pm FRANCIS POTT - CHRISTUS Tom Winpenny, Assistant Master of the Music, performs this rarely-heard Passion Symphony. Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds. 9

Music Lunchtime Organ Recital Date: Wednesday 17th April Time: 12.30pm Marko Sever, Organ Scholar, St Albans Cathedral Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds. St Albans Chamber Choir with Wormser Kantorei Golden Jubilee Celebrations Date: Saturday 27th April Time: 7.30pm Mozart: Krönungsmesse (Coronation Mass), Vaughan Williams: Dona nobis pacem, Handel: Zadok the Priest. Conductors: John Gibbons and Stefan Merkelbach with Ealing Symphony Orchestra A concert to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the association between St Albans Chamber Choir and the Wormser Kantorei from St Albans twin town of Worms in southern Germany, featuring works by composers from both the UK and Germany. Tickets from 15. Dates For Your Diary Saturday 18th May IOF Organ Recital 8th 20th July St Albans International Organ Festival Saturday 13th July Bach Choir Concert Monday 15th July Three Choirs Concert Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July IOF Competition Finals Thursday 25th Saturday 27th July Sounds around the Abbey Concerts Come and Celebrate! Opening this year, the Alban, Britain s First Saint project brings the story of Alban and his role in the nation s history to life, as well as highlighting the many treasures the Cathedral has to offer such as the magnificent medieval wall paintings in the Nave. Visit us this summer and enjoy the brilliant new facilities, improved access and our brand new Welcome Centre. And don t miss the celebrations on St Albans Day, Saturday 22nd June, as the Alban Pilgrimage puppets take to the city s streets to tell the dramatic story of St Alban, followed by a city-wide Roman Festival including activities and events for the whole family to enjoy! To find out more about all the celebrations and events go to www.stalbanscathedral.org 10 INTRODUCING THE ST ALBANS VIP PASS A revolutionary new way for local residents to access very best independent businesses in our city. For more details and to get your free pass please go to www.stalbansvippass.co.uk and follow the instructions to pre-register Support St Albans Cathedral St Albans Cathedral is a National Treasure and relies heavily upon the generosity of its congregation and visitors, through donations, regular gifts, legacy bequests and memberships. If you would like to play a role in preserving and enhancing St Albans Cathedral for future generations, please visit us online at www.stalbanscathedral.org/support-us to find out more. Become a Friend of St Albans Cathedral The Friends are a group of people of all faiths and none who love this place, and who help to sustain and enhance the Cathedral. For more information on becoming a Friend, email friends@stalbanscathedral.org or call 01727 890283 BRITAIN S FIRST SAINT TELLING THE WHOLE STORY 11

Special Services Holy Week & Easter Ephiphany and Candlemas Carol Service Date: Sunday 3rd February Time: 6.30pm A beautiful service of music and readings, sung by the Abbey Girls Choir and men of the Cathedral Choir. During Holy Week we are invited to share in Christ s own journey, from the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the desolation of Good Friday and Holy Saturday and finally the joyful celebrations of Easter Sunday. Passiontide Service Taizé Service Date: Sunday 24th February Time: 6.30pm An evening service with instrumental music, a meditation and singing. Ash Wednesday Date: Wednesday 6th March Time: 8pm Choral Eucharist with imposition of ashes, marking the start of the season of Lent, sung by the Parish Singers. Mothering Sunday Date: Sunday 31st March Time: 8am Eucharist; 9.30am Parish Eucharist; 11.15am Choral Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Choir; 6.30pm Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir Sunday 7th April Time: 6.30pm A powerful meditative service of music, poetry and prayer, marking the start of Passiontide. Sung by the Abbey Girls Choir and men of the Cathedral Choir. Palm Sunday Procession Sunday 14th April Time: 9.30am Meet by the Clock Tower on the High Street, ready to set off for the procession to the Cathedral. Bring a branch or some greenery from home to wave as we walk. Holy Week Address and Compline Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th April Time: 8pm This year s Holy Week preacher is The Rt. Rev d Jack Nicholls. Maundy Thursday 18th April Chrism Eucharist Time: 11am (C) Ryan Fisher Quiet Abbey The Cathedral is kept open every Monday evening during Lent for prayer and reflection, from 8pm until 9.30pm. For further details, please visit www.stalbanscathedral.org/worship 12 www.stalbanscathedral.org/worship/specialservices A sung Eucharist gathering together the clergy and lay ministers throughout the diocese for an act of commitment to ministry and the blessing of the holy oils for use throughout the following year. Maundy Eucharist Time: 8pm This service includes the washing of the feet of 12 people and is followed by the stripping of all decoration from the altars. A vigil of prayer is kept until midnight. Sung by the Abbey Girls Choir and men of the Cathedral Choir. 13

Holy Week & Easter Easter Day Good Friday On the Sunday Jesus disciples found his tomb was empty, then met and ate with the risen Jesus. Easter celebrations continue with festival services throughout the day. 9.30am: Parish Eucharist Sung by the Cathedral Choir. 19th April Today we remember Jesus death on a cross. 10am: Good Friday Children s Activities On Good Friday, the Cathedral will hold a children's event for all primary school aged children. The event will involve a mixture of story-telling, activities and crafts. For more information, please visit the Cathedral website. Three Hours Devotion 12pm 1.30pm: Preaching of the Passion 1.30pm 3pm: The Liturgy of Good Friday Sunday 21st April 11.15am: Matins Sung by the Cathedral Choir. 3.30pm: Evensong Sung by the Abbey Girls Choir and men of the Cathedral Choir. Easter Monday 22nd April Easter Monday Pilgrimage People, young and old, walk to the Cathedral from across the diocese to meet and gather in the Cathedral from 2pm. Service starts at 3pm. Sung by the Cathedral Choir. 8pm: Unity at the Cross An ecumenical service led by Churches Together in St Albans. Easter Eve Saturday 20th April On the Saturday, Jesus body lay in the tomb. This is a quiet day of preparations for Easter celebrations which start as night falls. 4pm: Evensong The Alban Bun The Original Hot Cross Bun Sung by the Cathedral Choir. For nearly 700 years, the Alban Bun has been a part of the Easter tradition at St Albans Cathedral and will be available to buy this Easter from the Abbot s Kitchen. This predecessor of the Hot Cross Bun is said to originate in St Albans, where Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a 14th Century monk at St Albans Abbey, developed an original recipe and distributed the bun to the local poor on Good Friday, starting in 1361. These delicious buns are best served toasted and with butter! 8pm: Easter Vigil This first service of Easter begins quietly in darkness, but ends in joyful light and noise. Includes baptisms and confirmations from across the diocese. For more information on services throughout Holy Week and Easter, please call 01727 890210 or go to www.stalbanscathedral.org 14 15

Our Regular Services All are welcome at Cathedral services. Sunday Services 8am The Eucharist 9.30am Parish Eucharist 10.30am Prayers for Healing (3rd Sunday) 11.15am Choral Eucharist (1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday) 11.15am Matins (3rd Sunday) 12.15pm The Eucharist (3rd Sunday) 6.30pm Evensong Weekday Services 7.30am Morning Prayer 8am The Eucharist 12 noon The Eucharist at the Shrine of Saint Alban 5pm Evensong (Evening Prayer on a Monday) 7.30pm The Eucharist (Wednesdays) Saturday Services 8.30am 9am Morning Prayer The Eucharist 12 noon The Eucharist at the Shrine of Saint Alban 4pm Evensong Monthly Services 3rd Wednesday 10am Teddy Bear Service 4th Wednesday 10am Mothers Union Eucharist Ecumenical Services We hold regular services of different Christian denominations. Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated every Friday at 12 noon German Lutheran A service in German on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm Free Church The first Wednesday of every month at 11am Orthodox Monthly on Tuesdays at 10.30am (check our service list for dates). A Day Chaplain is available for consultation on most days. At other times please ask to see a member of the Cathedral staff. Occasionally, special services interrupt our usual pattern of worship. A full, monthly Service & Music List is available at www.stalbanscathedral.org St Albans Cathedral is part of the international Green Pilgrimage Network, committed to raising environmental standards. For more information go to www.greenpilgrimageeurope.net 17

Exhibitions Family Fun Here at the Cathedral, children s events happen all year round. We especially love to welcome children and families during the school holidays, when we run our free Family Discovery Mornings. (C) Gary Perlmutter Jewish Living Experience Date: Tuesday 26th February Thursday 7th March In partnership with the Board of Deputies of British Jews, St Albans Masorti Synagogue and the local Jewish community, St Albans Cathedral is pleased to be hosting the Jewish Living Experience exhibition. This exciting and innovative experience is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the Jewish faith. For any schools groups interested in booking a visit, please contact the Education Centre on 01727 890212. Oaklands College Art Exhibition Date: Friday 5th Monday 8th April Oaklands College students on the Foundation Diploma and Year 2 Extended Diploma are excited to exhibit in St Albans Cathedral. Work will be produced from a variety of creative disciplines including ceramics, photography, painting and drawing, print, graphics, textiles and three dimensional design. The project allows students to take a deep and investigative look at questions being raised by political and social changes happening in the contemporary world and express their responses from a young adult's point of view. For many students this is their first public exhibition before they graduate from Oaklands College to university. For exhibition opening times, please see the Cathedral website. Unless otherwise stated, entry to exhibitions at the Cathedral is free. Family Discovery Mornings Time: 10am 12.30pm Price: Free. Donations gratefully received. Building Mayhem! Date: Thursday 21st February The first church was built on this spot over 1700 years ago, and as you can see, we re still building today! Find out how the Cathedral was built, learn about some of the objects found during the recent archaeological dig and enjoy some wonderful arts and craft activities. Animal Fun! Date: Thursday 11th April Springtime and Easter are linked to a variety of animals, and there are hundreds to be found hiding inside the Cathedral. See how many you can find, be creative and make some animal models of your own, and enjoy a taste of our special Easter chocolate fountain! Children s Explorer Guide Price: 1.00 Become an Official Explorer of St Albans Cathedral Whatever day you visit, with our exciting Children s Explorer Guide you can find out more about Saint Alban and follow a fun trail around the Cathedral, learning fascinating facts as you go. 18 www.stalbanscathedral.org/learning 19

Special Events The Big Sing Festival Date: Saturday 26th January Time: 11am (rehearsal at Marlborough Road Methodist Church), 6.30pm (performance in the Cathedral) Price: Singers - 8 (children go free); Audience - 5 (children go free) Refreshments will be provided. Come and be a part of a magical day at St. Albans Cathedral. This year s Big Sing will be led by acclaimed musicians, Pete Letanka and Natalie Williams. Spend the day learning new songs in a variety of styles from jazz to pop, gospel to soul. In the evening, perform to family and friends in the Cathedral supported by a full band of professional musicians. No prior experience needed. The Big Sing is a celebration of all sorts of music and the ways that people come together and have fun. Full details can be found on our website. Franz Liszt: Life, Music and Franciscan Faith Date: Wednesday 30th January Time: 7.30pm Price: 12.50 (inc. interval drink) Franz Liszt was inspired from childhood by a profound Christian faith, and all his work reveals his intense and life-affirming spirituality. Words, live piano music and pictures blend to open up a fresh perspective on this fascinating man and his work. Pianist: Florian Mitrea, Professional Pianist Speaker: The Rev d Iain Lane, Tutor in Christian Doctrine, and a Franciscan Special Events WIN free tickets to your favourite attractions with Herts Big Weekend 2019! Herts Big Weekend is back with hundreds of fantastic FREE days out in Hertfordshire up for grabs. On 6th and 7th April 2019, to coincide with the end of English Tourism Week 2019, dozens of magnificent attractions will open their doors to lucky Hertfordshire residents for the annual Big Weekend. This is a chance to celebrate all that Hertfordshire has to offer and give residents the chance to enjoy an amazing day out in their county for free. You can sign up now at www.hertsbigweekend.co.uk to get all the latest news and how to enter the ballot for tickets in February. To stay up to date with all of the events taking place at the Cathedral, sign up to our mailing list via our website. www.stalbanscathedral.org 20 www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson 21

Tours Talks Tower Tours Enjoy the best views in town! Saturday 6th April 10am 11.30am 1pm 2.30pm Sunday 7th April 2pm 3.30pm Wednesday 24th April 11am 12.30pm Saturday 27th April 10am 11.30am 1pm 2.30pm Price: 9.50 This spectacular tour takes you all the way to the top of the Norman Bell Tower via the north transept gallery, the ringing and bell chambers, before your final climb out onto the roof of the tower, weather permitting. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Restrictions apply. See website for details. Book a Tour online at: www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/tours, call 01727 890290 or visit the Box Office located in the Cathedral Gift Shop. St Albans Your local supplier of high quality, low priced print. Special Offer 10% off Order of Service design & printing 46 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG 01727 752077 www.printshopstalbans.co.uk Offer valid until 31st December 2019 Poetry Recital: War and Peace Date: Friday 8th February Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 In this Poetry Evening, the Archdeacon of St Albans will be looking at poets who give insights into how humanity turns enmity into war, and the subsequent longing for and making of peace. Tutor: The Ven. Jonathan Smith, Archdeacon of St Albans Driverless Cars: The Impact on Society Date: Thursday 28th February Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 Professor Helen Atkinson, CBE, draws on her expertise in engineering and education to explore some of the effects of technology, such as driverless cars, on human society. Tutor: Prof. Helen Atkinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University s School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Choose Your Own Adventure - The Jewish Approach to the Afterlife Date: Monday 4th March Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 Judaism is notoriously vague about what becomes of us after we die. The Torah teaches about a Hades-like underworld, the Prophets insist on a future resurrection, and the Mystics advocate for a cosmic transmigration of souls. Join us to explore further. Tutor: Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet, St Albans Masorti Synagogue Gang Signs and Prayer: Contemporary Secular Music and Christian Faith Date: Thursday 7th March Time: 7.30pm Price: 6 Join the Rev d Lucy Dallas as she shares her passion for contemporary music in its wide variety, and explores how we can find traces of Christian faith in even the most unlikely music. Tutor: The Rev d Lucy Dallas, ERMC 22 www.stalbanscathedral.org/learning 23

Talks Talks Shakespeare s Major Heroes: Flawed Saints or Deliberate Sinners? Date: Monday 18th March Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 There is a fascinating spiritual and moral aspect to Shakespeare s major heroes: Hamlet, Macbeth, Lear and Othello. This lecture will examine their qualities and failings, and how far they arise from personal weakness or evil intentions. Tutor: Canon Margaret Tinsley, Tutor in Literature Henry VI and the Battle of St Albans Date: Wednesday 20th March Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 In St Albans in 1455, the 33-year-old Henry VI faced battle for the first time. It was a devastating experience for a king only just recovered from an episode of mental illness. Join historian Lauren Johnson as she explores Henry VI s reign and the Battle of St Albans in this illustrated talk, with book signing. Tutor: Lauren Johnson, Author and Historian The Seven Churches of Revelation Date: Monday 25th March Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 Kenneth Padley leads a photographic tour of the ancient sites referred to in the Book of Revelation, and explores the text and context how the letters written to churches reflect specific issues of history, topography, and culture in the seven cities. Tutor: The Rev d Dr Kenneth Padley, Tutor in Church History Alban: How a Romano-British Martyr Became an Anglo-Saxon Saint Date: Thursday 4th April Time: 7.30pm Price: 10 This talk will explore how the Anglo-Saxons re-shaped earlier traditions about Alban to make him into the first martyr of the English. This talk will cover archaeology and literature, focusing especially on the work of the Northumbrian monkhistorian Bede. Tutor: The Rev d Dr Mark Laynesmith, University of Reading The Dream of the Rood: an Anglo-Saxon Vision of the Crucifixion Date: Wednesday 10th April Time: 8pm Price: 10 A candle-lit and atmospheric recital of the beautiful Anglo-Saxon poem of the Dream of the Rood a vision of the Crucifixion in the voice of the Cross. Tutor: Caroline Godden, Adult Learning Officer How to Book Your Tickets Online at www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson By phone on 01727 890290 In person at the Box Office, located in the Cathedral Shop. St Albans Cathedral Education Centre The award winning Education Centre brings a variety of curriculum subjects including R.E., History, Maths and English to life in original and surprising ways. Using the Cathedral as its classroom, over 14,000 children every year from nursery schoolers to Sixth Formers are welcomed by our team. For more information call 01727 890212 or email education@stalbanscathedral.org Heartwood Tearooms We offer a variety of breakfasts and light lunches including homemade soup plus a new take-away service A beautiful Grade ll listed building situated in the picturesque village of Sandridge - right by Heartwood Forest. Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm 27 High Street, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, AL4 9DD 01727 854711 www.heartwoodtearooms.co.uk 24 www.stalbanscathedral.org/learning 25

Visitor Information Abbot s Kitchen Overlooking the park, the Abbot s Kitchen serves delicious lunches, afternoon teas, children s meals and refreshments. Opening times May - October Monday to Saturday: 9.30am-4.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm-4.30pm November - April Monday to Saturday: 9.30am-4pm, Sunday 12.30pm 4pm. The Abbot s Kitchen can also provide catering for large groups, functions and special occasions. For reservations please call 07813 343033 or email: abbots.kitchen@elior.co.uk Cathedral Shop The Cathedral Shop has a wide range of souvenirs and gifts to suit all ages and tastes. There are gifts for special occasions such as weddings, baptisms and birthdays, plus an extensive range of greetings cards, Cathedral and Saint Alban souvenirs and recordings by our Cathedral Choirs. The shop also carries a wide range of books. Opening Times Monday to Friday 10am 4.45pm, Saturday 10am 3.45pm and Sunday 1pm 5pm. For all enquiries please call 01727 890213 or email: enterprises@stalbanscathedral.org While You re Here St Albans is a unique English Cathedral city, with over 2000 years of history within easy, walkable reach. Verulamium Museum Museum + Gallery Clock Tower Charter Market For more information see www.enjoystalbans.com 26