In recent years we have, to mention a few:
• visited the Houses of Parliament
• visited HM The Queen’s private Library at Windsor Castle
• had a conducted tour of the Scott Polar Institute in Cambridge
• attended services at King’s College
• arranged a quiz evening
• arranged numerous lectures
• arranged pilgrimages and
• welcomed Friends from other Cathedrals.
AUTUMN/WINTER 2010-2011 EVENTS
These events are primarily for the Friends of Norwich Cathedral. However if any Friends wish to bring a friend, they would be most welcome, space permitting. Please add £6 to the ticket price for each events for every non-member.
Tickets are required for all events and must be booked in advance.
There is limited parking space in The Close, and priority will be given to those living outside Norwich.
Unless otherwise states, all lectures will now take place in the Weston Room. As the Weston Room has much more space, we are now able to accommodate larger audiences and do ask for your support in guaranteeing a good attendance.
Monday 27 September 2010 - 80th Anniversary Celebrations. See 80th Anniversary Celebrations page for full details.
Thursday 21 October 2010, 2pm in the Weston Room, Hostry
At the Top of the Steps - The Life and Times of a Wimbledon Umpire
This is a repeat of the lecture which was scheduled for last year, and which had to be cancelled at the last minute.
Robert Barker is a highly professional tennis umpire, having umpired all over the world, including nine Wimbledon finals, and the USA and Australian Open Championships. He will tell us how he started, and what the pitfalls are. The lecture will be illustrated with the great and the good in the tennis world. Ticket cost: £5 per person
Thursday 18 November 2010, 2.30pm in the Weston Room, Hostry
A Tale of Two Japans - An Illustrated Lecture by Audrey Talks
Audrey Talks will give an illustrated lecture on the true story of an English family's experience of living in Japan during the years that lead up to Japan's invasion of Manchuria in September 1931, leading to the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941 - all based on memories, letters, reports and diaries. Ticket cost: £3 per person
Advent and Christmas Services 2010-2011. See advance notice page.
Wednesday 26 January 2011, 2.30pm in the Weston Room, Hostry
The Norwich Sanctuary Map of 1541 - An Illustrated Talk by Dr Clive Wilkins-Jones
The map was commissioned by Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's First Minister. The Mayor of Norwich of the time had to provide a map showing places within the city walls that were assigned for sanctuary. As well as this, the map also shows the topography of the city - the gates, bridges, important streets, and secular buildings like the Guildhall. It illustrates how single storey houses were often build in the courtyards of larger properties, with entrances via covered passageways. it is a great rarity, as it is the only complete sanctuary map surviving. Ticket cost: £3 per person
Monday 21 February 2011, 2pm at the Shirehall, Norwich (next door to Norfolk Regiment Museum)
Hidden Treasures of Norwich Castle
Come along and take the opportunity to go behind closed doors to access the Hidden Treasures of Norwich Castle and the Shirehall. We will meet the Curator of Decorative Arts, see the hidden gems not on show to the public, and learn about the history of the collection. Ticket cost: £5 per person
Monday 21 March 2011, 3pm in the Weston Room, Hostry
Meet the Choir
David Lowe, the Director of Music, will show us 'behind the scenes' in the daily preparation for Evensong. He will talk about the musical tradition, the choirs at the Cathedral and how voices are trained. We will watch an open choir rehearsal followed by Evensong at 5.30pm in the Cathedral. Tea and cakes will be served. Ticket cost: £7.50 per person
For further information and to book tickets
For further details of each event or to book tickets please contact the Friends’ Office by telephoning 01603 218317 or emailing friends@cathedral.org.uk.