54 cathedral organists to give virtual performance of famous work
Lincoln Cathedral’s Assistant Director of Music, Jeffrey Makinson, will be joining 53 of the country’s other leading organists, playing instruments from cathedrals, college chapels and major churches, to create a virtual…
Chapter Letter – 22.11.20
At morning prayer each day during this Kingdom season we have been using the canticle of the New Creation from the prophet Isaiah. I will make a way in the…
St Hugh’s Day 2020
Tuesday 17 November is the Feast of St Hugh of Lincoln, and 2020 is a special year as we mark 800 years since his canonisation. A special Eucharist will be…
Chapter Letter 08.11.20
A time to remember There is no doubt that the year 2020 is, for better or for worse, going to be remembered! Pandemic, lockdowns, American presidential elections, Brexit and with…
Britain’s Most Historic Towns
A new series of the Channel 4 programme Britain’s Most Historic Towns, begins this Saturday (7 November). Presented by Dr Alice Roberts, the first episode is medieval Lincoln which features…
Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 8 November, Lincoln Cathedral will live stream a service of Remembrance. Ordinarily one of the busiest services of the year, Lincoln Cathedral is usually full to capacity for…
A peaceful place for prayer and reflection
As England enters its second national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, Lincoln Cathedral will once again be open for individual private prayer only. As part of the new government measures…
Chapter Letter – 25.10.20
From the Dean: We are delighted at the recent announcement that Canon Nick Brown is to be our new Precentor. He will be joining us on 18th December. I have…
New Precentor of Lincoln announced
The Acting Bishop of Lincoln is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Nick Brown as Precentor of Lincoln. As Precentor, Nick will be a residentiary canon and…
Remembrance Sunday ticket ballot
Our annual service of Remembrance will be taking place this year on Sunday 8 November, but as you would expect given the current circumstances, it will be a much smaller…
Pinnacle removed from Chapter House
Work has recently been completed to remove a pinnacle from the Chapter House at Lincoln Cathedral. The pinnacle was identified as being at risk due to fractures in the stone,…
Do you know what slavery looks like today?
A haunting photographic exhibition, which portrays the signs of modern slavery and exploitation, is coming to Lincoln from 12 to 19 October 2020 to mark Anti-Slavery day. Entitled ‘Invisible People,’…