How Awesome Is This Place

  • News
  • 7 March 2017

Manchester Cathedral has been centre stage in its city’s history for nearly 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built.

There are medieval quires and ancient archives, bees on the roof and kangaroos carved on thrones, choristers running to practice and artists drawing in aisles. Classical music concerts served with coffee and wines fairs set to jazz.

Watch this short video to find out about some of the fantastic activities that take place Manchester Cathedral.