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urn:uuid:5dd58306-0294-42b4-9f85-8c326f391300 03 01 01 urn:uuid:5dd58306-0294-42b4-9f85-8c326f391300 15 9781805114550 06 10.11647/OBP.0437 00 EB E107 10 Creative Commons License 02 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 01 01 Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 1 A01 Richard Newsholme 01 eng 00 320 03 93 AVM 10 MUS020000 B2 Music 20 Worcester Cathedral B2 Archaeology and Religion 93 AVLK 20 British Church History 10 REL015000 20 British polyphony B2 History 93 QRVJ1 10 REL055020 20 Music history 93 QRMB31 10 REL003000 10 HIS015000 20 Lady Chapel choirs 20 monastic ritual 20 liturgy and architecture 20 cathedral priories 20 cathedral choirs 03 00 This book provides a comprehensive history of music and liturgy at Worcester Cathedral, from its foundation in the seventh century to the mid-20th century. The author delves into how political shifts, public opinion, and national trends have influenced changes in the cathedral's practices over time, while also highlighting the distinct local dynamics at play. The book captures the fluctuating significance of liturgy and music across different eras, from the strict, ritualistic practices of Benedictine monks to the rejection of ceremonial traditions by Interregnum Non-Conformists. It traces how the form of worship evolved in response to the beliefs of church leaders, leading to periods of decline and revival in the cathedral’s musical standards. Notably, the study explores Worcester’s role in the development of British polyphony up to the 14th century and the comforting role of the choir during World War I. With a wealth of surviving Anglo-Saxon charters, medieval liturgical manuscripts, and unique polyphonic fragments, this volume offers rare insights into centuries-old practices. While it focuses on Worcester, the study reflects broader trends in English cathedral history, providing a vital resource for understanding the interplay of music, religion, and politics in the evolution of worship. 04 00 Acknowledgements List of IllustrationS Preface 1. The Music and Liturgy of the Medieval Mass and Office (680–1540) 2. Early Polyphony and the Worcester Lady Chapel Choir (c.1250–1540) 3. The Reformation and Changes under Four Tudor Monarchs (1520–1600) 4. Thomas Tomkins and the Earlier Seventeenth Century (1596–1646) 5. The Interregnum and Managing the Aftermath of Civil War (1646–60) 6. The Restoration of the Monarchy and Reinstating the Anglican Church (1660–1700) 7. A New Prosperity and More Settled Cathedral Liturgy (1700–40) 8. A Mixed Century: The Later Georgian Period (1740–1840) 9. Queen Victoria’s Reign: Changes after the Cathedrals Act of 1840 (1840–1900) 10. The Earlier Twentieth Century and Two World Wars (1900–50) Postscript Abbreviations Bibliography Index 20 00 Open Access Open Book Publishers 01 Open Book Publishers Cambridge, UK 04 01 20250317 13 15 9781805114543 09 Open Book Publishers 29 Publisher's website: download the title https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0437.pdf 99 01 09 Open Book Publishers 02 Publisher's website: web shop https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0437 99 01