Commencing with the monastery founded in the heathen village of Rhypum in 657, and its renowned abbot, Wilfrid, the book traces the history of the minster and its music, describing the people and events that have shaped its progress over 1,350 years.

Extensive research has produced interesting revelations. The personalities, the conflicts, the successes and the set-backs over the years, are all chronicled, spiced with amusing anecdotes. The book also provides detailed information on the music composed for, and sung at, Ripon Cathedral, and the broadcasts and recordings made.

Priced at only £12* this is a substantial book (336 pages with 75 illustrations) which is both absorbing to read and equally satisfying and informative to dip into.

The production of this book has been financed by Sponsors, Patrons and Subscribers, and therefore all sales are for the benefit of the Ripon Cathedral Music Foundation

*Please note that mail order sales will include an additional charge of £4.00 to cover post and packaging (within the UK).