Religious services held in York for Prince Philip
Nearby Catholic church St Wilfrid's in Duncombe Place has also held a special service for him. Yesterday's Choral Evensong at the Minster was a thanksgiving for the Duke's life. It was led by the songmen and choral scholars of the Minister and included music by Francis Jackson, who was the cathedral's director of music for 36 years. The service was streamed and can be seen on youtube.com Today, Great Peter, the largest bell at the cathedral, tolled 99 times starting at 2pm and finishing shortly before the national silence at 3pm. The cathedral has been open since 2pm for private praye...
Source: yorkpress.co.uk