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Christ Church 500

Hannah French visits Christ Church College in Oxford, which was founded as Cardinal College by Cardinal Wolsey in 1525.

Hannah French visits Christ Church College in Oxford, which was founded as Cardinal College by Cardinal Wolsey in 1525. This year marks the 500th anniversary since the establishment of College choir, so Hannah explores music by some of the composers who were linked with Cardinal College in its early years, including the first organist, John Taverner.

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59 minutes

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Sun 1 Feb 2026 17:00

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  • Sun 1 Feb 2026 17:00

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