Christ Church: Heritage Week (25 - 30 August 2008)

[Christ Church Cathedral Dublin]

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H E R I T A G E  W E E K
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Monday 25 - Saturday 30 August 2008
  11.00 & 14.30 - Guided tours
Monday 25 August 2008
  13.15 - Guided tour of the floor tiles (Michael O'Neill)
Tuesday 26 August 2008
  13.15 - Tour of cathedral music (Sue Hemmens)
Wednesday 27 August 2008
  13.15 - Tour on restoration of the cathedral (Kenneth Milne)
Thursday 28 August 2008
  13.15 - Concert: Rungis Harmony Orchestra
Friday 29 August 2008
  13.15 - Guided tour of belfry (Leslie Taylor)
Saturday 30 August 2008
  13.15 - Guided tour of the stained glass (Lesley Whiteside)
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FULL DIARY DETAILS
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Monday 25 - Saturday 30 August 2008 - Heritage Week
Guided tours take place every day during heritage week
from Monday 25 to Saturday 30 August at 11.00 and
14.30, and are included in the admission charge.
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Monday 25 August 2008 - Lunchtime Tour (13.15)
As part of heritage week, art historian, Dr Michael
O'Neill will give a guided tour of the cathedral's medieval
and Victorian floor tiles. No extra charge for the tour.
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Tuesday 26 August 2008 - Lunchtime Tour (13.15)
As part of heritage week, the honorary keeper of the music
and music librarian, Sue Hemmens will give a guided tour
of the cathedral music. No extra charge for the tour.
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Wednesday 27 August 2008 - Lunchtime Tour (13.15)
As part of heritage week, the honorary keeper of the
archives and historiographer of the Church of Ireland,
Dr Kenneth Milne will give a guided tour of the restoration
of the cathedral (1871-8). No extra charge for the tour.
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Thursday 28 August 2008 - Rungis Harmony Concert (13.15)
The Rungis Harmony orchestra or Ensemble Harmonique
de Rungis based in the outskirts of Paris, will give a lunchtime
concert in Christ Church at 1.15pm as part of its Tournée
Internationale Irlande 17 - 29 August 2008, and coinciding
with Heritage Week. Founded in 1988 by Guy Douvry, the
conductor is Michel Descamps. Entrance is included in the
admission charge. For Rungis Harmony see online at:
http://cccdub.ie/whatsnew/diary/2008/rungis/rungis-2008.html
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Friday 29 August 2008 - Lunchtime Tour (13.15)
As part of heritage week, the former ringing master, Leslie
Taylor will give a guided tour of the cathedral belfry. No extra
charge for the tour. Please note that this tour is not suitable
for children and the infirm. Numbers are limited to 20.
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Saturday 30 August 2008 - Lunchtime Tour (13.15)
As part of heritage week, the archivist and historian, Lesley
Whiteside, will give a guided tour of the cathedral stained
glass. There is no extra charge for the tour. Those interested
in coming on the tour are advised to bring binoculars to ensure
they can see the details of the glass.
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All are most welcome to attend all cathedral services and events.
Details of these can usually be found online at:
http://cccdub.ie/whatsnew/diary/diary.html or
http://cccdub.mhsoftware.com
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Visit the CATHEDRAL SHOP online now at:
http://christchurchdublin.ie/shop/

See the Dean's Vicar's Review of AUGUST 2008:
http://cccdub.ie/whatsnew/review/review.html

Visit Cultivate, a cultural centre in Essex Street West,
http://cultivate.ie

Why not visit Dvblinia, the medieval exhibition,
or their website available at: http://dublinia.ie.
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