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Memories of working at Coventry Cathedral - BBC News

To Gerda Ledger, an 82-year-old woman who was raised in Germany but who has lived in Coventry for 62 years, the city's cathedral is a symbol of peace and reconciliation. "I was bombed out eight times in Germany, so we were more or less the same. I always ... More...

Coventry Cathedral's old choristers reunite for big anniversary event - Coventry Telegraph.net

A REUNION of former Coventry choristers is planned for the Cathedral’s anniversary service this year. Former Coventry Cathedral chorister Mike Smith is organising a get-together of boys who sang at the cathedral’s 1962 consecration for its 50th ... More...

Poll Tax campaigner's funeral to take place at Coventry Cathedral - Coventry Observer

THE funeral of popular former city councillor Rob Windsor takes place next week. The Poll Tax campaigner died on January 15 after complications following a liver transplant the previous month. Hundreds of mourners are expected at his funeral at Coventry ... More...

Stoke-on-Trent jury considers priest sexual abuse verdict - Worldnews.com

Coventry Cathedral is notable for being one of the newest cathedrals in the world, having been built following the World War II bombing of the ancient cathedral by the Luftwaffe. Coventry has since developed an international reputation as one of ... More...

Peace project brings international partnership - Quad Cities Onlines

The "War Requiem" -- which never before has been performed in the Quad-Cities -- was commissioned for the 1962 rededication of the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral in England, which had been destroyed by by the German Air Force during World War II. More...

Famous organist, composer, conductor comes to Columbia - Columbia Missourian

Since then, he has served as the director of music at Coventry Cathedral in England, and his choirs have sung for Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II. He has been the principal conductor for England's BBC program "Songs of Praise" since 1986. More...

Olympic countdown passes 200-day mark - Coventry Observer

Cultural benefits are already being felt across the region, notably through Coventry Cathedral’s 50th anniversary celebrations and the Godiva Awakes project, which showcases the city’s cultural offering and proud heritage to a global audience. More...

Cultural Olympiad: First line-up for London 2012 - Daily Telegraph

a new work by award-winning classical composer James MacMillan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Coventry Cathedral; a new collaboration from Toni Morrison, Rokia Traoré and Peter Sellars. Luc Bondy directs an all-Australian cast in Martin Crimp's new ... More...

Premier Inn brings £4.1 million investment to Coventry - TravelDailyNews.com

It is perfectly located to explore both sides of Coventry from the historic Cathedral Quarter to the modern pedestrianised shopping area, which features a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The hotel is the first phase of a new ... More...

RSC's The Taming Of The Shrew packs a real punch - Birmingham Post.net

“We used to go back to Coventry all the time to see relatives and I still have family there,’ she recalls. “I remember visits to Coombe Abbey and Coventry Cathedral and going to see my grandparents on Hipswell Highway. Beautiful memories. More...

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