Mr Buzzard, who died last year at the age of 95, left every Church of England cathedral a bequest in his will, alongside a short report of his visit to each one, which he did over a 10-year period. He visited Bradford Cathedral in December 1997, as the final Cathedral on his pilgrimage.

On Wednesday 13th December we welcome George Inscoe from Croydon for our final organ recital of the current season.

On Sunday 17th December we will welcome members of the Yorkshire Tykes youth ringing group to the Cathedral, who will be ringing out bells for a practice session ahead of our Nine Lessons and Carols service.

What’s been happening at Bradford Cathedral this week?

Join us every day until Christmas Day 2023 for a new piece of music.

Our what’s on booklet for January – April 2024 is now available to view online, pick up at the Cathedral, or from around the City, including at The Broadway Bradford and the Visit Bradford tourist information centre.

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital, including playing music by women composers and from non-western culture; how the organ recital fits the season of Advent; and more about her activities away from music including scuba diving and journalism.

Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.

What’s been happening at Bradford Cathedral over the last seven days?

Our upcoming Black Dyke Band concert will feature a programme of classic Christmas songs, including two pieces that have been specially arranged for brass bands.