Manchester Cathedral
Today, while visiting Manchester city center for a bit of shopping, I decided to visit the nearby Manchester Cathedral on a whim. It is a lovely, quiet place to visit; it is a definite oasis of calm in Manchester, especially during a busy Saturday.
It may be small but it packs a punch. Free of charge to enter, I casually walked in, fully expecting to just have a nose around and snap a couple of pictures. However, when I entered there was a lovely musical performance that was reverberating beautifully inside the building. I had stumbled upon the practice session before the Cathedral's Saturday morning Coffee Concert. I was treated to a trumpet and piano performance from Rebecca and Jane Robertson and also a free coffee while I listened. I am a big fan of the traditional organ and choir performances within churches and cathedrals but it was a pleasant surprise to hear something different that still complemented the surroundings so well.
With such a beautiful, historic building right on my door step, I can't believe I haven't been here more and will definitely be returning for the next Coffee Concerts! (February 7th and 28th)
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