Lancaster Priory
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01 Priory Building and History pages - including the Time Line;
02 Organisations pages - groups you could join;
03 Education Department pages;
04 People Today pages - who's who at the Priory at the present time;
05 People Previously pages - some of those who have been involved with the Priory in the recent past;
06 Picture pages - bigger and better !
07 Miscellaneous pages - including What's New ?, What's On ?, details of Service times, Feedback, and How to Find us;
08 Non-English language pages - including Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Swedish;
09 Special Events pages - including the 1999 Royal Visit;
10 St. George's Congregation - mission on the Marsh;
11 Local History pages - other historic sites near to, and linked by history with, the Priory;
12 Background Information - extra information, some related to the Time Line, some to travel information;
13 Audio clips - including the history tour talk by Chief Guide James Glen MBE;
14 'PDF' Documents - Parish Magazine, current and back numbers of the Parish Magazine;
15 'PDF' Documents - others;
16 Job Vacancies at Lancaster Priory;
0d Legal Disclaimer;
0© Copyright Notice;
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Building and History pages

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The Priory Home Page - start here if this is your first visit to the Lancaster Priory web site;
The Anglian Runic Cross dating from the 7th century A.D.;
The Ark Kneelers [text of published leaflet about this embroidery work, in English];
The Bells [text of published leaflet, in English];
The Embroideries [1] - major needlework project carried out mainly in the 20th century;
The Embroideries [2] - pictures from our exhibition;
The Embroideries [3] - detailed views of the Lancaster Deanery Mothers' Union Banner;
Floor Plan [one day it will be clickable - but not yet ! ];
Detailed Floor Plan including colour codes to show how old the various parts of the building are;
The Font in use today dates from 1848, but the Cover dates from 1631;
History Leaflet [text of published free leaflet, in English. See Non-English language pages for other languages];
The King's Own Regimental Memorial Chapel includes an outstanding collection of banners and flags;
The Saint Nicholas Chapel in the North East corner of the Priory;
The Organ in the North Choir;
The Pulpit - the base dates from 1619;
The Refectory includes display cabinets, and food from Easter to October;
The Roman period - from 78 AD;
The Saxon Doorway - thought to be over 1,000 years old;
The Ancient Monastic Stalls - the 'chief glory' of the Priory, and the third oldest stalls in England;
Time-Line - the history of the Lancaster Priory site from the year 78 A.D. to the present day;
The Saint Thomas Chapel in the South East corner of the Priory;
The Tombstones Article by the late Kenneth H Docton;
The Tombstones List [a], listing graves from ' A ' to ' D ';
The Tombstones List [b], listing graves from ' E ' to ' H ';
The Tombstones List [c], listing graves from ' I ' to ' O ';
The Tombstones List [d], listing graves from ' P ' to ' S ';
The Tombstones List [e], listing graves from ' T ' to ' Z ';
The Bell Tower and Book & Gift Shop, including a display of historic Brasses.
The Window Glazing - stained and clear glass windows.

Organisations pages

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The Bellringers [Campanologists];
The Choirs - Boys and Gentlemen [SATB], Girls [SA], and Occasional Singers [SATB];
The Mothers' Union, Lancaster Priory Branch;
Mothers' Union [2] Embroidery panel;
The Refectory - history with drinks, snacks and light meals from Easter to October;
The Sanctuary Guild work can be seen on the Embroidery pages;
The Servers' Guild - assisting during Services;
The Sunday School - meets during the 10-00am Service.

Education Department pages

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Education pages may require a modern web browser using HTML4, with extra 'plug-ins' such as Quicktime 3.

Education Home page;
Education Downloads page;
Education Guide to Projects linked to the National Curriculum, available to schools visiting the Priory;
Education Department Mission Statement;
Education 'Medieval Life' - Key Stage 3 unit - a teacher's guide;
Education Guide for School Visits to Lancaster Priory;
Virtual Priory page - under development - (you need Quicktime 3 plug-in or later for your web browser to see this);

People Today pages

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The Priory Home Page;
Revd. Canon Peter Cavanagh, Vicar of Lancaster;
Graham Davis, Assistant Verger;
Revd. Paul Finlinson;
Jim Garbett, Reader;
Stephen Gardner, Church Warden;
Stephen Harding, Retired Church Warden, Chairman of the Gift & Book Shop Committee;
Violet Houghrain, Office Volunteer;
Lois Kirtley, Reader;
Revd. Steve McMahon, Curate;
Canon Christine Mullineaux, Reader, Lancaster Priory Administrator & Secretary;
Paul C Mullineaux, Webmaster, Lancaster Priory ;
Ian Pattinson, Organist;
Revd. Paul J Payton, Curate;
Peter Rivet, Captain of the Bell Tower;
Edward L. Robinson, Retired Church Warden, Treasurer & longest serving Choir member;
David Stokes, Duchy of Lancaster Organ Scholar;
Jeremy Truslove, Director of Music;
Colin Whiteside, Church Warden;
Charles Wilson, Architect.

People Previously pages

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Revd. Canon Maurice E Bartlett MA, Retired Vicar of Lancaster;
Revd. Philip Davison, Curate until Easter 2002;
Steven Evans, was Ordinand in training until Easter 1999;
Matthew Gardner, Organ Scholar until 30th August 2000;
James Glen MBE, Chief Guide;
Edward J. Goldsmith, Organist until May 2001;
Revd. Fleur Green, Curate until September 2003;
James Hume, Duchy of Lancaster Organ Scholar until September 2006;
Rachael Lee, Director of Music until December 2000;
Revd. John Mullineaux BA MBE;
Revd. Dr Tarjei Park, Curate until September 2003;
Rt. Revd. G. Stephen Pedley MA, Bishop of Lancaster;
Cindy Rigney, Education Officer, Lancaster Priory, until September 2004;
Janet Sullivan, Priory Administrator & Secretary until December 2000;
Revd. Keith Thomasson, Curate until October 2004;
Revd. Canon Geoffrey Tomlinson, Vicar of Lancaster from 1966 - 1981;
Lawrence Walker, Assistant Verger until October 2004;
Revd. David Williams, Curate;
David & Dorothy Widdess;
Keith Worsman, Organist until May 2000, and now Organist Emeritus.

Picture pages

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The Anglian Runic Cross dating from the 7th century A.D.;
Signal Beacon at Sunset over Morecambe Bay (.jpg image);
Signal Beacon and Lancaster Castle looking South (.jpg image);
Lancaster Canal - Aldcliffe Road Moorings;
The Candelabra dating from the 17th century, but fitted in 1717;
Re-gilding the Candelabra;
Lancaster Castle John O' Gaunt Gateway;
Lancaster Castle John O' Gaunt Gateway close-up;
Lancaster Castle John O' Gaunt Statue;
Lancaster Castle John O' Gaunt Statue close-up;
Lancaster Castle from the Priory Ringing Chamber;
Lancaster Castle from the East side;
Lancaster Castle from the North West;
Lancaster Castle historic picture of cannons on the Green;
Lune Valley at Caton from the cycle track / footpath;
Lancaster Custom House and Maritime Museum;
The Font medium view of the 1848 Font and 1631 Font Cover;
The Font close up view, stone base;
The Font very close up view, stone base sculpture;
Greyhound Bridge, over the River Lune, seen from the Bell Tower;
Judges Lodgings Museum - previously the home of Thomas Covell - exterior view;
Judges Lodgings Museum - view over Lancaster from the top floor;
Judges Lodgings Museum Interior 1 - Dining Room, Drawing Room, Judges' Robes, Kitchen;
Judges Lodgings Museum Interior 2 - Schoolroom, Nursery, Gillows workshop picture;
Judges Lodgings Museum Special Exhibition - (temporary exhibitions vary);
Judges Lodgings Museum Langshaw Barrel Organ - built by the Lancaster Priory Organist around 1790;
Lake District magnificent mountains and lovely lakes just to the North of Lancaster;
The Eagle Lectern dating from 1870;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 1 - A Georgian Fair - Lancaster goes back in time for a bank holiday extravaganza;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 2 - More pictures of a Georgian Fair;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 3 - Some more pictures of a Georgian Fair;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 4 - Could there be Even More pictures of a Georgian Fair ? Yep! - from 2002;
Local Map of Lancaster;
Panoramic Views from Lancaster Priory;
Panoramic 360 ° View from the roof of the Lancaster Priory Bell Tower;
Lancaster Priory and Castle from Carlisle Bridge;
Lancaster Priory Interior - the Nave and Chancel;
Lancaster Priory from the south-west;
Jacobean Pulpit - intricate carving from 1619;
St. George's Quay, by the River Lune;
Roman Bath House, remains thereof;
Royal Coat of Arms, on the West Gallery;
Ancient Monastic Stalls (Decani);
Janet Sullivan, with the 'new' Vicarage in the background;
The Saint Thomas Chapel East Window;
The Bell Tower exterior view;
Keith Worsman, Organist, retirement presentation pictures.

Miscellaneous pages

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The Priory Home Page;
CharityDAYS - Donate As You Surf with this Internet Service Provider to support Lancaster Priory;
Concert Posters - most recent - ( '.gif ' Images);
Feedback to Lancaster Priory - contact us now - you choose how;
How to Find Lancaster Priory - travel information - now with a map !
Lancaster Priory Guestbook - please feel free to comment in our Guestbook;
Lancaster Priory Web Help - try this page if you have problems with this web site;
Lake District magnificent mountains and lovely lakes just to the North of Lancaster;
Lancashire UK Webring Websites in Lancashire UK;
Links Page - hyperlinks to other interesting web sites. Includes Webmaster support section;
MMYHP - make Lancaster Priory your web browser's home page. (Uses Java - you need to be using Netscape™ 3 or above, or Microsoft™ Internet Explorer 3 or above);
Priory Service Times;
Priory Services for Chrisrmas;
Priory Services for Holy Week and Easter;
Priory Special Service Posters - most recent - ( '.gif ' Images);
Signal Beacon at Sunset (.gif image);
Lancaster Priory Website Design Criteria - Why this Website looks the way it does;
Lancaster Priory Website Statistics - How many visitors have been looking at these pages?;
What's New ? Significant changes to this Website are detailed on this page;
What's On ? - up and coming events at Lancaster Priory - including this month's music list.

Non-English language pages

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Lancaster Priory and Parish Church - Ein kostenloses, historisches informationsblatt der Kirche, auf deutsch - free History Leaflet in German.
Priorato y Iglesia Parroquial de Lancaster - Español - the Priory free History Leaflet in Spanish.
Lancaster Priory église paroissiale - L'information gratuit en Français - Priory free History Leaflet in French.
Lancaster Priory Chiesa Parrocchiale - Italiano - Questa guida italiana è libera - free History Leaflet in Italian.
De Priorij En Parochiekerk, Lancaster - De Priorij brochure (gratis) in Nederlands - free History Leaflet in Dutch.
Lancaster Priory i Kosciol Parafialny - the Priory free History Leaflet in Polish.
Lancaster Priorskloster Församlingskyrka - Svenska - Priory free History Leaflet in Swedish.

Japanese language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Michi Shiina (file size 233 kB).

Chinese language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Xiaodong_YU (file size 493 kB).

Greek language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Aggeliki (Angela) Papoutsi (file size 146 kB).

Special Events pages

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Royal Visit 1999 page 1 - getting ready for the big event. . .
Royal Visit 1999 page 2 - the day HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip visited Lancaster Priory;
Royal Visit 1999 Credits page - all the people who helped make the day a success;
Lancaster Firework Spectacular and Beacon Lighting - a Lancaster City Council extravaganza of entertainment;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 1 - A Georgian Fair - Lancaster goes back in time for a bank holiday extravaganza;
Lancaster Legacy Festival 2002 Programme - A Georgian Fair - set in 1809;
Planting the Millennium Yew Tree page - a sapling nurtured from a 2000 year old tree marks the turn of the year 2000.
Jesus Christ Superstar - a joint LADOS / Lancaster Priory production in February 2002.
Tim and Gill Jenkinson in Africa - a talk given on their return after five months work in Uganda, near the Nile, with Rotary Doctor Bank.
Music for a Summer Evening - very talented young musicians perform in Lancaster Priory in aid of local charities.
RSCM Lancashire Area Festival 2002 - affiliated choirs join together for reahearsal and Choral Evensong conducted by Barry Rose.
Choirs Open Day - 16th October 2004 - information for participants.
Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo - 5th August 2006 - charity concert in aid of children and families affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

St. George's Congregation

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St. George's on the Marsh Original Home Page - the building no longer exists - the Congregation meets at St. Thomas More;
St. George's 'New Home' - at St. Thomas More;
St. George's Centenary Booklet [text of published booklet, in English];
St. George's Roll of Honour - from the First World War [1914 to 1918];

Local History

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Lancaster Castle the history of the Priory is intertwined with this ancient Castle which is owned by the reigning Monarch;
Lancaster Custom House and Maritime Museum - the building dates from 1765, the Museum was opened in 1985;
Judges Lodgings Museum - previously the home of Thomas Covell - see his Brasses in the Priory Bookshop.

Background Information

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Approach to Lancaster Castle, travel information;
History of the Duchy of Lancaster;
Glasson Dock, the 'outport' of Lancaster;
Greyhound Bridge, over the River Lune, seen from the Bell Tower;
King Street, Lancaster, travel information;
1982 Makin Organ - Original Specification
Millennium Bridge, over the River Lune;
Morse Code, linked with the Judges' Lodgings interior 1 page;
Saint Paul's Church, Caton with St. Ann Littledale - a historical leaflet from around 1965.
Lancaster Castle Railway Station, showing its position relative to the Priory and Castle;
Skerton Bridge, over the River Lune;
Publicity Flier - June 2004 publicity flier for hotels, coach operators etc. High resolution .pdf file (32.5Mb)

Audio Clips

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If your web browser allows it, you can continue to look at the pictures on other Lancaster Priory pages while you listen.
Mr Glen's history of Lancaster Priory talk (in streaming .wma format, 42MB, 22 minutes).

"Blessed be the God and Father" by S. S. Wesley, recorded in 1996. (Real Audio, non streaming .rm format, 260k)
"Blessed be the God and Father" by S. S. Wesley, recorded in 1996. (Real Audio, streaming .rm.ram format)
Hymn tune: Richmond, recorded in 2005. (in streaming .wma format, 876kB).
More Choir clips follow soon . . . .

The Langshaw Barrel Organ " created by Lancaster Priory Organist John Langshaw, around 1790. (Real Audio, non streaming .rm format, 872k)

PDF Documents - Parish Magazine

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These files are in Adobe Acrobat ® .pdf format - many in 'reduced file size' format to speed up downloads.
Clicking one of the Magazine links opens a new browser window.
The most recent publication is at the top of the list:

Parts of earlier Magazines were prepared by traditional paste up, so some pages aren't included in the source files.

Parish Magazine 2004 August (156 kB);
Parish Magazine 2004 April (150 kB);
Parish Magazine 2003 August (135 kB);
Parish Magazine 2003 April (468 kB);
Parish Magazine 2002 August (525 kB);
Parish Magazine 2002 April (314 kB);

PDF Documents - others

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Japanese language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Michi Shiina (file size 233 kB).

Chinese language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Xiaodong_YU (file size 493 kB).

Greek language Priory free History Leaflet in .pdf format, translated by Aggeliki (Angela) Papoutsi (file size 146 kB).

2006 Christmas Services poster (95 kB);
2006 Lent Leaflet (100 kB);
2006 Refectory Menu (110 kB);

Job Vacancies

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There are no job vacancies being advertised on the Web at the moment.

Seasonal Volunteers
There are also vacancies on the volunteer rotas for the Refectory and the Book & Gift Shop - please contact the Office on Lancaster 65338 if you are able to give any of your spare time between Easter and the end of October.

Legal Disclaimer

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