Carols in the Abbey

The Carol Service, in a packed St Albans Cathedral, was a splendid way to round off a very busy Christmas term. The service began in an atmosphere of expectation as the lights were dimmed while the choir sang an unaccompanied medieval plainsong introit from the back of the cathedral before the lone soprano voice of

The service followed the traditional mix of readings, congregational carols and choir pieces which included a modern setting by Bob Chilcott of