The choir at St Mary's for Evensong
consisted of 16 singers including boys, girls and adults. We
learned that some of the singers are Choral Scholars. The
music included the responses by Ayleward, the canticles by
Wise in E Flat, and the anthem "Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem"
by Stanford (a great fsvourite). If you don't know it, you
can hear a version
here. The music
was of a good standard. It was a pity that there were fewer
members of the congregation than the choir.
Today was St George's Day in England and it is widely
celebrated.
St George is
the patron saint of England. The most famous legend about
him concerns the slaying of a dragon. This scene is repeated
in almost every church. Of course, there is no relation
between the legend and fact.
After Evensong, we found our accommodation and checked in.
Then we went to the "Inn on the Green" pub for dinner. As it
was a Sunday, they had a carvery! Lovely roast beef and
turkey!
A great day!