Tag Archives: York Minster

Homage to Francis Jackson (1917-2022)

Posted on Wednesday, 19 January, 2022 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have just done a video in homage to Dr Francis Jackson. I have had a little correspondence with some of the old York people I knew in the 1970’s – those who are still alive and remember that “community” … Continue reading →

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Dr Francis Jackson (1917-2022)

Posted on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have just found out that Dr Francis Jackson, organist of York Minster from 1946 to 1982, passed away yesterday at the age of 104 years. He was one of the greatest inspirations to me as a schoolboy and it … Continue reading →

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Spinarseholes!

Posted on Wednesday, 7 November, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I spent most of my teenage years in York and was fascinated by the Minster organ. I occasionally got to play it (outside services) and the exhilarating experience would be something like flying a fighter jet! I knew John Rothera … Continue reading →

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