Podcasts about sheffield cathedral

Two very good friends Mary and Jean are visiting the Sheffield Cathedral, listening to the church organ music, viewing the medieval art and enjoying their sandwiches. But what is Jean going on about? Illuminati Ham? Vajazzling? King Tutankamun's Chiropodist? They're soon joined by two other ladies and the conversation gets even stranger, including a story about a tragic accident involving triangular chocolate. It's just another crazy day in the middle of the steel city. Trust us; it's better than volunteering as a sniper in the Bolivian Women's army! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two very good friends Mary and Jean are visiting the Sheffield Cathedral, listening to the church organ music, viewing the medieval art and enjoying their sandwiches. But what is Jean going on about? Illuminati Ham? Vajazzling? King Tutankamun's Chiropodist? They're soon joined by two other ladies and the conversation gets even stranger, including a story about a tragic accident involving triangular chocolate. It's just another crazy day in the middle of the steel city. Trust us; it's better than volunteering as a sniper in the Bolivian Women's army! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we hear Darius Battiwalla improvising to a 1920 silent horror film called 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. Sitting at the console of the 1972 Hradetzky organ at the Royal northern College of Music, Darius demonstrates some of the musical techniques he uses when improvising to silent films.http://www.dariusbattiwalla.com/Tom Daggett, Director of Music at Sheffield Cathedral, talks about the work he's doing to rebuild the cathedral's choir. https://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/cathedral-choirBlind organist and composer, David Aprahamian Liddle, explains the process of learning music through braille, and shares some amusing anecdotes of his encounters with Jean Langlais, Olivier Messiaen, André Marchal and Madame Duruflé. http://davidliddle.org/biography.htm Get in touch: theorganpodcast@rco.org.ukhttps://www.rco.org.uk/

The old saying “better late than never” took on new meaning when Keith Farrow, the reverend canon of Sheffield Cathedral in northern England, told an amazing story to UPI News. The story was about a little library book titled The Faith and Practice of a Church of England Man, printed in 1704, that had been returned to Sheffield Cathedral after having gone missing for three centuries. Farrow explained, “It has come back to us because a lady in Wales, whose godmother passed away, found it amongst her belongings. In her will was the bequest that it should return to Sheffield Cathedral.” The cathedral used to have a lending library and it was very popular among the locals before it was dismantled in the 1800s. If not for the lady in Wales, the book may have been lost forever. Farrow joked that if the cathedral had charged a fine for the book's belated return, the fee would be enough to buy them a new roof. “But I did promise the family that I wouldn't charge them the fine — they've returned the book and that's wonderful.” Farrow also told UPI that 300 years ago books were stored with the spine laid horizontally, not vertically as they are today. Perhaps that's partly why The Faith and Practice of a Church of England Man is in such great shape. All the pages seem intact and legible. Though the cover shows some wear and tear, it displays none of the dusty fragility one would normally associate with a centuries-old print publication. In a video filmed by UPI News, Farrow could be seen handling the book and turning the pages with his bare hands. He summed up: “So this little book, just over 300 years ago, left the library. Now it's come back home so it's a joy to have this jewel back here in Sheffield Cathedral.” (The Japan Times) This article was provided by The Japan Times Alpha.

Episode 39 of the Counties of England podcast covering the Steel industry, the crucible theatre and the fire at Sheffield Cathedral. This podcast was written, edited and narrated by me, Finn Gray. It is a year-long project I am tackling for my silver Duke of Edinburgh skills award. Further details about each of the counties can be found on my website: https://www.countiesofengland.co.uk I upload transcripts, maps of the counties and information I didn't have room for in the podcast. Most weeks I use information from Matthew Engel's excellent book: ‘Engel's England' (Profile Books, 2014). Music is from Tribe of Noise and the track I use at the start and end of each episode is ‘Tiny People' by Magnus Moone.

On this week's #NCFNewspeak, Benjamin Loughnane, communications consultant and theologian, argues that England's sacred choral music is also a victim of the long march through the institutions and needs to be defended/protected. To quote: "Our culture is under attack. And not just from the vandals who pull down our statues There is a quiet, pernicious threat throughout our institutions – every area of our culture is in danger. "Sacred music is the new battleground. And it is the churches themselves who are engaged in this vandalism. Such as Sheffield Cathedral who have elected to drop their choir. Throughout the country many churches and cathedrals are doing the same. On what grounds? Well, we know their excuses – it is deemed elitist and not diverse enough. "These integral parts of British culture and history are being scrapped for the most tenuous, farcical reasons. Such as those who claimed that people singing in church will spread coronavirus. "Whatever the reason, it is nonsense. The real reason is that those who hate our culture and our christian heritage will stop at nothing to obliterate it in all forms. Choral music is not going to spread plague. "English choral music is under attack because it is part of the cultural fabric of the nation. It is an awkward reminder that we are a Christian country. Now, whether you believe in god or not, england’s culture and history is inextricably Christian. Honest people understand this and they take history as it is. "Attempts to destroy this must be resisted, and those who try to destroy it are tyrants. They wish to force their world view on you. Something as simple as a group of people singing in a church is an act of resistance against these tyrants. "We must protect and preserve our choral tradition, our culture depends on it. Not just because the music is pleasant. But because it is how ordinary people can rebel against the cultural vampires who wish to suck the life out of our society. "We do not need a revolution to protect our culture, we just need to continue to engage in that culture and pass it on to the next generation. That which was entrusted to us by previous generations is not the property of this generation to squander "We do not have the right to sit idly by as insurgents tear to the ground everything which ties us to our past. One of the attacks launched against choral music is that it is ‘elitist’ and not ‘inclusive’ enough. "Tell that to all those who have escaped poverty on choir scholarships at top schools and universities. Such scholarships which for hundreds of years have driven social mobility, as did the grammar schools which faced similar attacks under successive governments twenty years ago. "Nothing is more elitist than politicians, journalists, and bishops demolishing paths out of poverty and telling ordinary people that they cannot appreciate traditional music. Choral music is for everyone, it serves an important social function, and above all is exceptionally beautiful. "You may feel powerless against the cultural vandals. But you are not. By continuing to support your local church choir you are rebelling – righteously, and in style."

This week is the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. A group of international leaders founded by Nelson Mandela called 'The Elders' is calling on people across the globe to reflect, pause and recognise the scale of the nuclear tragedy and they are inviting people to join them in crafting an origami paper crane and adding a message of hope. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, is an Elder and she tells Edward Stourton why the unravelling of nuclear arms controls and the escalation of nuclear proliferation is still a global existential threat. The decision by the Dean and Chapter of Sheffield Cathedral to disband the choir has been criticised by former choir members and parents of current singers. They tell us why they are unhappy about the move to refresh the cathedral's musical offering and build a choir that reflects the diversity of the city. The Dean, the Very Reverend Peter Bradley joins us live to explain why he had to close this choir so he can 'build the best, if not the best cathedral choir in the UK'. In normal times nearly two and a half million pilgrims from around the world would be expected in the Saudi Arabian cities of Mecca and Medina for the week-long Hajj. Last month Saudi authorities banned international visitors in an effort to limit the spread of Covid-19. Around 10,000 people living in the country have been allowed to attend. BBC reporter Faarea Masud tells Edward that the impact of the cancellation is not only a spiritual blow for those hoping to attend, but it has had a massive impact on businesses too. Producers: David Cook Dan Tierney Series Producer: Amanda Hancox

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Windsor Leadership Academy Head, Ashley Arnold chats with The Very Revd Peter Bradley, The Dean of Sheffield, Sheffield Cathedral about his work with communities living in poverty and his motivation about bringing change to hardship communities. This podcast is the final episode of the Academy's Diversity and Inclusion series. A new series will begin in the new year. Please subscribe to listen to the whole series and upcoming episodes.

“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”Vice Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, the Revd Canon Keith Farrow, looks closer at Jesus’ coronation and crown.Gospel reading: Luke 23:33-43

This Michaelmas, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral looks to the angels and reminds us all of the their eternal message - fear not.

On the day of Pentecost, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the kingdom of God.

The Revd Canon Chris Burke looks back on his time in Sheffield in his final sermon as Canon Precentor at Sheffield Cathedral.

Sparked originally from her interest in family history, the national Ringing Remembers campaign inspired Diane Smith to step forward to learn bellringing to honour the 1,400 ringers that lost their lives during the First World War. But what does it feel like to learn a new skill in order to take part in such a high profile event?In this episode, Cathy Booth catches up with Diane after the big day to find out how it all went and hear about all the fun and hard work that’s gone on behind the scenes to becoming a novice bellringer.Diane went from not really knowing anything about bells at all, to proudly ringing in Sheffield Cathedral as part of the armistice day celebrations - an emotional journey helped along the way by her fellow learners, helpful bellringers and proud friends.It’s brilliant to hear how far Diane has come as she helps answer some of Cathy’s questions about the basics of bellringing, like rounds and call changes. This podcast is the ideal introduction to what to expect when you decide to take up the art.For more information, accompanying photos and details of the 'Ask the Expert' section go do www.funwithbells.com

Listen to the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral’s Evensong sermon.“We can’t be humble on our own, we can only be humble in a community where we receive from one another.”

Listen to the Bishop of Sheffield's sermon from Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve 2018.

Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reminisces back to the 'Hat Wars' in Ireland in the 70s in this week's podcast. Peter encourages us to celebrate what is life-giving no matter where it is found and reminds us that we are all loved in the midst of all our mess and hypocrisy.

The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral celebrates the joy of baptism and encourages us to look for God right now, for he is already giving us all that we need.

The Reverend Canon Jessica Martin's sermon during the Ordination of Priests service at the Cathedral.

This week, the Very Revd Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the new painting by David Hepher and what it might tell us about our calling as Christians.  The Dean invites us to be a community of love, warmth and hope which extends a warm welcome to all and shares its faith through words and acts of service. 

Every human being can love God and be loved by God. Peter Bradley, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, reminds us of the promise that was fulfilled on Ascension Day.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attend Royal Maundy at Sheffield Cathedral. Prince Harry is arriving in Australia on Monday, 6 April, to commence his four-week attachment with the Army, after a visit to the Australian War Memorial. The Duchess of Cornwall sells her honey in London. King Richard III is finally reburied and his tomb is revealed.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup

Sheffield cathedral tells the story of the city, from Saxon settlement to the present day. Heritage Learning Officer Janet Ridler introduces you to some of the main characters, including the Earl of Shrewsbury, John Bright and John Wesley.